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The Children's Courtyard

81 Plantation Dr, Cameron, NC 283264.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
259
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$197
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About The Children's Courtyard

The Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Cameron, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 259 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
259 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 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 capacity259 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Courtyard has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harnett County has a median price of $197 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.
Harnett County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$115
Home daycare$154

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 The Children's Courtyard

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
259 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#43000619
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 0 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3

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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 11 visits
  1. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

  6. Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo 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 The Children's Courtyard

Is The Children's Courtyard licensed?

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

When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Courtyard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 0 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 The Children's Courtyard care for?

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

Does The Children's Courtyard accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Courtyard's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Courtyard cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 436-0346 to ask.

What is The Children's Courtyard's phone number?

(910) 436-0346.

Where is The Children's Courtyard?

81 Plantation Dr, Cameron, NC 28326. The nearest other daycare we list is Centennial Parkway Kindercare Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).