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It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center

1019 Pamalee Drive, Fayetteville, NC 283032.1· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$183

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About It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center

It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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.
Cumberland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$76
Home daycare$93

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 It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#26002339
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 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. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Feb 26, 2025

  5. Aug 13, 2024Inspection4 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 Aug 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 Aug 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 2, 2024Inspection8 rules 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 Jul 15, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 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 Jul 15, 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. One staff member (J.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

  7. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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 Feb 14, 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 Feb 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      At least one person who meets qualifications for administrator or lead teacher was not on site during operating hours except at the beginning or end of the operating day as described in rule .0714(b).

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center

Is It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center licensed?

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

When was It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center care for?

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

Does It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center's hours?

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

How much does It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 867-2224 to ask.

What is It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center's phone number?

(910) 867-2224.

Where is It Takes A Village Childcare & Educational Center?

1019 Pamalee Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28303. The nearest other daycare we list is Lewis Heights Head Start, 0.4 miles away.

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