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Lighthouse Learning Center

590 E. Washington St Ext, Rockingham, NC 283795.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$137

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About Lighthouse Learning Center

Lighthouse Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Rockingham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 96 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
96 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lighthouse Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Richmond County has a median price of $137 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.
Richmond County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$137
Home daycare$183

Toddler

Center$131
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$114

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$83

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 Lighthouse Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Temporary License
Capacity
96 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#77000206
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Sep 10, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 13, 2026InspectionNo 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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Questions about Lighthouse Learning Center

Is Lighthouse Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Lighthouse Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lighthouse Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Lighthouse Learning Center care for?

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

Does Lighthouse Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Lighthouse Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Lighthouse Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 895-1413 to ask.

What is Lighthouse Learning Center's phone number?

(910) 895-1413.

Where is Lighthouse Learning Center?

590 E. Washington St Ext, Rockingham, NC 28379. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Kingdom Child Care, 1.4 miles away.

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