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Ponderosa Elementary

311 Bonanza Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$132
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About Ponderosa Elementary

Ponderosa Elementary is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ponderosa Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $132 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 Ponderosa Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#26002195
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Mar 24, 2026

  2. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 18, 2024Inspection2 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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

  5. Mar 21, 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 Ponderosa Elementary

Is Ponderosa Elementary licensed?

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

When was Ponderosa Elementary last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ponderosa Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Ponderosa Elementary care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Ponderosa Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ponderosa Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 483-7370 to confirm.

How much does Ponderosa Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 483-7370 to ask.

What is Ponderosa Elementary's phone number?

(910) 483-7370.

Where is Ponderosa Elementary?

311 Bonanza Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Young Minds Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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