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Spring Lake, NC 28390 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Just Like Mom Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 112
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Just Like Mom Development Center
Just Like Mom Development Center is a licensed child care center in Spring Lake, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 112 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 7 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Just Like Mom Development 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Just Like Mom Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 112 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #26001894
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Dec 8, 2025
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 Dec 8, 2025
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 Dec 8, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
Jun 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Jun 17, 2024
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 17, 2024
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 17, 2024
The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
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 Dec 9, 2023
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 13, 2023
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
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 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Just Like Mom Development Center
Is Just Like Mom Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Just Like Mom Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Just Like Mom Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 7 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 Just Like Mom Development Center care for?
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Just Like Mom Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Just Like Mom Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Just Like Mom Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 497-8770 to ask.
What is Just Like Mom Development Center's phone number?
(910) 497-8770.
Where is Just Like Mom Development Center?
408 Spring Ave, Spring Lake, NC 28390. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Day Care, 0.3 miles away.