Childcare Network #297
1010 South Williamson Ave, Elon, NC
4.1· 32 reviews
Step by Step
- licensed capacity
- 50
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Step by Step
Step by Step is a licensed child care center in Burlington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 584-5850 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Step by Step has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alamance 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$150
Toddler
Center$143
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$66
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Step by Step
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #01000568
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Transportation 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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See all 7 visits
- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule 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 Jun 27, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Step by Step
Is Step by Step licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Step by Step last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Step by Step had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Step by Step care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Step by Step accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Step by Step's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 584-5850 to confirm.
How much does Step by Step cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 584-5850 to ask.
What is Step by Step's phone number?
(336) 584-5850.
Where is Step by Step?
4811 Pagetown Rd, Burlington, NC 27217. The nearest other daycare we list is Altamahaw Baptist Day Care, 2.1 miles away.