Dare County Head Start
723 Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Manteo, NC
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Patty Cake Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $192
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About
About Patty Cake Daycare
Patty Cake Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Wanchese, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 216-1703 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Patty Cake Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dare County has a median price of $192 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$230
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$204
Home daycare$162
Preschool
Center$177
Home daycare$163
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Patty Cake Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #28000120
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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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See all 7 visits
- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file.
Corrected during the visit
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
Corrected during the visit
Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Patty Cake Daycare
Is Patty Cake Daycare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Patty Cake Daycare 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 Patty Cake Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Patty Cake Daycare care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Patty Cake Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Patty Cake Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 216-1703 to confirm.
How much does Patty Cake Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 216-1703 to ask.
What is Patty Cake Daycare's phone number?
(252) 216-1703.
Where is Patty Cake Daycare?
Wanchese, NC 27981. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.