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S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy
- licensed capacity
- 49
- a week, county median
- $205
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About S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy
S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy is a licensed child care center in Indian Trail, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving 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 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 234-2500 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $205 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$248
Home daycare$201
Toddler
Center$205
Home daycare$167
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$178
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #90000392
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 29, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Dec 17, 2024
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy
Is S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 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 S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 234-2500 to confirm.
How much does S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 234-2500 to ask.
What is S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy's phone number?
(704) 234-2500.
Where is S.T.E.P's Developmental Academy?
108 Indian Trail Road South, Indian Trail, NC 28079. The nearest other daycare we list is Daycare, 0.4 miles away.