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Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3

1805 Pamalee Drive, Fayetteville, NC 283013.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$183

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About Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3

Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3 is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot 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 capacity59 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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.
Cumberland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$76
Home daycare$93

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 Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#26002538
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 15, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan did not identify activities which allow children to choose to participate with the whole group, part of group, or independent of the group.

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024

  6. Nov 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

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 Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3

Is Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3 licensed?

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

When was Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Learning Academy #3 care for?

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

Does Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3's hours?

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

How much does Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 822-6771 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3's phone number?

(910) 822-6771.

Where is Stepping Stones Learning Academy #3?

1805 Pamalee Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28301. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones Learning Academy #4, 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).