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Lumberton, NC 28358 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 44
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center
Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Lumberton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 536-1268 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $148 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.
Infant
Center$148
Home daycare$171
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$111
Home daycare$104
School age
Center$60
Home daycare$59
State record
Inspection reports for Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #78000413
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jul 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Aug 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
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 Aug 12, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024
On or before the first day of work, the operator did not verify the age of the volunteer and/or substitute provider and/or documentation of date of birth was not maintained in the individual's personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024
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 Jul 11, 2024
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The center did not report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center
Is Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 536-1268 to confirm.
How much does Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 536-1268 to ask.
What is Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center's phone number?
(910) 536-1268.
Where is Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center?
1903 Elizabethtown Road, Lumberton, NC 28358. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Sunflowers Child Care Center, 0.2 miles away.