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Heart of Home Daycare

5522 Thomas Lane, Stanfield, NC 281634.3· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$186

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About Heart of Home Daycare

Heart of Home Daycare is a licensed child care center in Stanfield, 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, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 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
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 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

Heart of Home Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Stanly County has a median price of $186 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.
Stanly County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$186
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$163
Home daycare$142

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$142

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$68

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 Heart of Home Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#84000264
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

  2. Dec 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

  4. Dec 16, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff working less than 40 hours per week did not complete the prorated training requirement.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • 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 Dec 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2024

  5. Jun 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

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 Heart of Home Daycare

Is Heart of Home Daycare licensed?

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

When was Heart of Home Daycare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Heart of Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Heart of Home Daycare care for?

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

Does Heart of Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Heart of Home Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Heart of Home Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 354-8450 to ask.

What is Heart of Home Daycare's phone number?

(980) 354-8450.

Where is Heart of Home Daycare?

5522 Thomas Lane, Stanfield, NC 28163. The nearest other daycare we list is West Stanly Child Development Center, 1.8 miles away.

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