The Tree of Knowledge Daycare Center
622 Buffalo Lake Rd, Sanford, NC
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Independence Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Broadway, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 96 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Independence Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harnett County has a median price of $139 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
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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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
96, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 343-3004 to ask.
(919) 343-3004.
84 Tingen Rd, Broadway, NC 27505. The nearest other daycare we list is The Tree of Knowledge Daycare Center, 1.3 miles away.