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Sandy Plains Child Care

2468 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke, NC 28372
licensed capacity
115
a week, county median
$148

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About Sandy Plains Child Care

Sandy Plains Child Care is a licensed child care center in Pembroke, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
115 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity115 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sandy Plains Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $148 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Robeson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$148
Home daycare$171

Toddler

Center$130
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$111
Home daycare$104

School age

Center$60
Home daycare$59

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 Sandy Plains Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
115 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#78000355
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

  4. Jun 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jun 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

  5. Dec 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Background checks

      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).

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

  6. May 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

  7. Feb 1, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about Sandy Plains Child Care

Is Sandy Plains Child Care licensed?

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

When was Sandy Plains Child Care 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 Sandy Plains Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Sandy Plains Child Care care for?

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

Does Sandy Plains Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sandy Plains Child Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 522-0671 to confirm.

How much does Sandy Plains Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 522-0671 to ask.

What is Sandy Plains Child Care's phone number?

(910) 522-0671.

Where is Sandy Plains Child Care?

2468 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke, NC 28372. The nearest other daycare we list is Pembroke Head Start, 0.8 miles away.

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