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Growing Footprints Childcare

2725 US Highway 701 North, Elizabethtown, NC 283375.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109

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About

About Growing Footprints Childcare

Growing Footprints Childcare is a licensed child care center in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Growing Footprints Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bladen County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Bladen County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$109
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$109
Home daycare$115

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$66

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Growing Footprints Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#09000140
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

  3. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

  6. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024

  8. Mar 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Growing Footprints Childcare

Is Growing Footprints Childcare licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Growing Footprints Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Growing Footprints Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Growing Footprints Childcare care for?

29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Growing Footprints Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Growing Footprints Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Growing Footprints Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 874-4476 to ask.

What is Growing Footprints Childcare's phone number?

(910) 874-4476.

Where is Growing Footprints Childcare?

2725 US Highway 701 North, Elizabethtown, NC 28337. The nearest other daycare we list is Luv Buggs, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).