Early Beginnings Child Care
21921 McIntosh Road, Laurinburg, NC
5.0· 2 reviews
Step's 2 Learning
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $155
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About
About Step's 2 Learning
Step's 2 Learning is a licensed home daycare in Laurinburg, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 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 4 rules across 2 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
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 844-3882 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 | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Step's 2 Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Scotland County has a median price of $155 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$142
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$120
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$62
Home daycare$61
State record
Inspection reports for Step's 2 Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #83000206
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Step's 2 Learning
Is Step's 2 Learning licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Step's 2 Learning last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Step's 2 Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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's 2 Learning care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Step's 2 Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Step's 2 Learning's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 844-3882 to confirm.
How much does Step's 2 Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 844-3882 to ask.
What is Step's 2 Learning's phone number?
(910) 844-3882.
Where is Step's 2 Learning?
Laurinburg, NC 28352. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.