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Southern Pines Academy

760 S Bennett St, Southern Pines, NC 283874.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$189
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About Southern Pines Academy

Southern Pines Academy is a licensed child care center in Southern Pines, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Southern Pines Academy 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.
Moore County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Southern Pines Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#63000514
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

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  1. Jul 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

    • 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 Jul 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

    • 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 Aug 7, 2026

    • 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 Aug 7, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

  2. Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026

  3. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 18, 2024Inspection3 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 Feb 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 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 Southern Pines Academy

Is Southern Pines Academy licensed?

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

When was Southern Pines Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southern Pines Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Southern Pines Academy care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Southern Pines Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Southern Pines Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Southern Pines Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 246-2211 to ask.

What is Southern Pines Academy's phone number?

(910) 246-2211.

Where is Southern Pines Academy?

760 S Bennett St, Southern Pines, NC 28387. The nearest other daycare we list is Cyber Ed Learning Center, 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).