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Sandcastles Childcare Center

284 N NC 11 & 903 Hwy, Kenansville, NC 283494.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
174
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131
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About

About Sandcastles Childcare Center

Sandcastles Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Kenansville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 174 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
174 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity174 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sandcastles Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Duplin County has a median price of $131 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.
Duplin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$131
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$131
Home daycare$123

Preschool

Center$126
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$68
Home daycare$69

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 Sandcastles Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
174 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#31000252
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Aug 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 30, 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 Sandcastles Childcare Center

Is Sandcastles Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Sandcastles Childcare Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sandcastles Childcare Center 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 Sandcastles Childcare Center care for?

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

Does Sandcastles Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sandcastles Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sandcastles Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 296-2002 to ask.

What is Sandcastles Childcare Center's phone number?

(910) 296-2002.

Where is Sandcastles Childcare Center?

284 N NC 11 & 903 Hwy, Kenansville, NC 28349. The nearest other daycare we list is The Right Start Family Solution, 0.9 miles away.

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