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Stepping Stones Learning Academy

403 W Donaldson Avenue, Raeford, NC 283765.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
60
a week, county median
$150
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About Stepping Stones Learning Academy

Stepping Stones Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Raeford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, 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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Stepping Stones Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hoke County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Hoke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$150
Home daycare$140

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$96
Home daycare$157

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#47000318
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

  7. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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

Is Stepping Stones Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Stepping Stones Learning Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 care for?

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

Does Stepping Stones Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Stepping Stones Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 916-6918 to confirm.

How much does Stepping Stones Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 916-6918 to ask.

What is Stepping Stones Learning Academy's phone number?

(910) 916-6918.

Where is Stepping Stones Learning Academy?

403 W Donaldson Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376. The nearest other daycare we list is EOPT Childcare & Preschool, under 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).