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Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center

100 McDougald Drive, Raeford, NC 28376
licensed capacity
50
a week, county median
$150

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About Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center

Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Raeford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 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
50 children

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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 capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hoke County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Hoke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$150
Home daycare$140

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$96
Home daycare$157

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 Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#47000136
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. May 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. K.

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. K.

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

  2. Oct 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • 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. C.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. T.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. T.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

  3. Jun 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

  4. Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

  10. Oct 19, 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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Questions about Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center

Is Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center licensed?

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

When was Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 9 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 Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center care for?

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

Does Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 848-8331 to confirm.

How much does Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 848-8331 to ask.

What is Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center's phone number?

(910) 848-8331.

Where is Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center?

100 McDougald Drive, Raeford, NC 28376. The nearest other daycare we list is The Little Red School House, 1.2 miles away.

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