Freda's Childcare
Dunn, NC 28334 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
On Your Marks
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $137
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About
About On Your Marks
On Your Marks is a licensed child care center in Dunn, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
On Your Marks has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sampson 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.
Infant
Center$137
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$147
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for On Your Marks
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #82000300
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safe sleep 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 Feb 9, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
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 Jan 30, 2026
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2025
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2025
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2025
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 Mar 7, 2025
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
- Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about On Your Marks
Is On Your Marks licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was On Your Marks last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has On Your Marks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 On Your Marks care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does On Your Marks accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are On Your Marks' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does On Your Marks cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 892-4040 to ask.
What is On Your Marks' phone number?
(910) 892-4040.
Where is On Your Marks?
3105 Plainview Hwy, Dunn, NC 28334. The nearest other daycare we list is Midway Early Learning Center, 2.9 miles away.