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Southern Pines, NC 28387 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sandhills Children's Center #1
- licensed capacity
- 135
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $189
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About
About Sandhills Children's Center #1
Sandhills Children's Center #1 is a licensed child care center in Southern Pines, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 135 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sandhills Children's Center #1 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Moore County has a median price of $189 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$189
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$154
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$163
State record
Inspection reports for Sandhills Children's Center #1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 135 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6355087
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
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 for the date of issuance). M.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Sandhills Children's Center #1
Is Sandhills Children's Center #1 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sandhills Children's Center #1 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sandhills Children's Center #1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Sandhills Children's Center #1 care for?
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sandhills Children's Center #1 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sandhills Children's Center #1's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sandhills Children's Center #1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 692-3323 to ask.
What is Sandhills Children's Center #1's phone number?
(910) 692-3323.
Where is Sandhills Children's Center #1?
1280 Central Drive, Southern Pines, NC 28387. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Friends Pre-School, 0.2 miles away.