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Wendell, NC 27591 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Steps & Stages Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 26
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Steps & Stages Children's Center
Steps & Stages Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Wendell, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 26 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 59 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Steps & Stages Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Steps & Stages Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 26 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003366
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 21 visits · 59 rules in all · 59 corrected
- Records and paperwork 24
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Safe sleep 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 1
- 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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Jun 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Dec 2, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Accurate records were not maintained for all children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Caregiver or team of caregivers were not assigned to each infant or toddler as primary caregiver.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days and every five years.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
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 24, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. 1.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
Dec 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
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 Jan 22, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a TB test on file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Jan 5, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Corporal punishment was used.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Steps & Stages Children's Center
Is Steps & Stages Children's Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Steps & Stages Children's Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Steps & Stages Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 59 rules across 11 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 59 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 Steps & Stages Children's Center care for?
26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Steps & Stages Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Steps & Stages Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Steps & Stages Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 365-0028 to ask.
What is Steps & Stages Children's Center's phone number?
(919) 365-0028.
Where is Steps & Stages Children's Center?
4690 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Land, 0.7 miles away.