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Stepping Stones Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 5
- a week, county median
- $157
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About
About Stepping Stones Day Care
Stepping Stones Day Care is a licensed home daycare in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 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
6 wk
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 5 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 619-3997 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Pasquotank County has a median price of $157 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$159
Home daycare$157
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$122
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$66
Home daycare$71
State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 5 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #70000153
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
Apr 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
The children were in care at a location address that was not listed on the license.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2024
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2024
Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I).
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2024
Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2024
Dec 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Day Care
Is Stepping Stones Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Stepping Stones Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Stepping Stones Day Care care for?
5, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stepping Stones Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 619-3997 to confirm.
How much does Stepping Stones Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 619-3997 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Day Care's phone number?
(252) 619-3997.
Where is Stepping Stones Day Care?
Elizabeth City, NC 27909. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.