Destiny's Learning Center
Sanford, NC 27330 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Small Hands - Big Future Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Small Hands - Big Future Child Care
Small Hands - Big Future Child Care is a licensed child care center in Sanford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small Hands - Big Future Child Care 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 Small Hands - Big Future Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #53000299
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Sep 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
Nov 4, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
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. K.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
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. K.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. R.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
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 Dec 20, 2023
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Small Hands - Big Future Child Care
Is Small Hands - Big Future Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Small Hands - Big Future Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Hands - Big Future Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Small Hands - Big Future Child Care care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small Hands - Big Future Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small Hands - Big Future Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small Hands - Big Future Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 718-9434 to ask.
What is Small Hands - Big Future Child Care's phone number?
(919) 718-9434.
Where is Small Hands - Big Future Child Care?
1112 Broadway Road, Sanford, NC 27330. The nearest other daycare we list is KiddieLand Daycare, 0.3 miles away.