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Rising Stars of Surf City
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Rising Stars of Surf City
Rising Stars of Surf City is a licensed child care center in Hampstead, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 329-1261 to confirm.
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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rising Stars of Surf City has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pender County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$157
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$125
Preschool
Center$138
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$73
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Rising Stars of Surf City
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #71000276
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- 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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See all 5 visits
- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Rising Stars of Surf City
Is Rising Stars of Surf City licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Rising Stars of Surf City last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rising Stars of Surf City had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Rising Stars of Surf City care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rising Stars of Surf City accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rising Stars of Surf City's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 329-1261 to confirm.
How much does Rising Stars of Surf City cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 329-1261 to ask.
What is Rising Stars of Surf City's phone number?
(910) 329-1261.
Where is Rising Stars of Surf City?
12124 NC Highway 50 East, Hampstead, NC 28443. The nearest other daycare we list is Topsail Tots Christian Preschool, 0.5 miles away.