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Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool

103 Ridge Field Avenue, Sneads Ferry, NC 284603.8· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
165
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203
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About Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool

Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
165 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity165 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $203 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.
Onslow County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$161

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

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 Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
165 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67001150
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 14 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  2. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 30, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 12, 2025

  6. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Safe sleep policy specifies that infants aged 12 months or younger are prohibited from sleeping in sitting devices, including car safety seats, strollers, swings, and infant carriers.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Safe sleep policy specifies that infants aged 12 months or younger are prohibited from sleeping in sitting devices, including car safety seats, strollers, swings, and infant carriers.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Oct 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2024

  10. Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Oct 16, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024

  2. Jun 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

  3. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

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 Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool

Is Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool licensed?

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

When was Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 of 14 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 Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool care for?

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

Does Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 327-2876 to ask.

What is Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool's phone number?

(910) 327-2876.

Where is Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool?

103 Ridge Field Avenue, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460. The nearest other daycare we list is Sneads Ferry Quality Childcare & Preschool II, 0.1 miles away.

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