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Next Step Childcare Center

566 N Reilly Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303
licensed capacity
24
a week, county median
$183
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About Next Step Childcare Center

Next Step Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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
24 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity24 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Next Step Childcare 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).

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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 Next Step Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#26002351
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • 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 Sep 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

  2. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo 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 Next Step Childcare Center

Is Next Step Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Next Step Childcare Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Next Step Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Next Step Childcare Center care for?

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

Does Next Step Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Next Step Childcare Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 860-4556 to confirm.

How much does Next Step Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 860-4556 to ask.

What is Next Step Childcare Center's phone number?

(910) 860-4556.

Where is Next Step Childcare Center?

566 N Reilly Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303. The nearest other daycare we list is Next Step Childcare Center II, under 0.1 miles away.

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