Destiny's Learning Center
Sanford, NC 27330 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shooting Stars Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Shooting Stars Learning Center
Shooting Stars Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Sanford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shooting Stars Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lee County has a median price of $145 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$145
Home daycare$136
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$118
Preschool
Center$106
Home daycare$111
School age
Center$62
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Shooting Stars Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #53000354
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 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
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
Corrected during the visit
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Sep 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
Corrected during the visit
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
Corrected during the visit
Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
Mar 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Shooting Stars Learning Center
Is Shooting Stars Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shooting Stars Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shooting Stars Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Shooting Stars Learning Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shooting Stars Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shooting Stars Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shooting Stars Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 776-0190 to ask.
What is Shooting Stars Learning Center's phone number?
(919) 776-0190.
Where is Shooting Stars Learning Center?
152 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.