Tasha's Child Care
Raeford, NC 28376 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Children's Courtyard
- licensed capacity
- 302
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $150
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About
About The Children's Courtyard
The Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Raeford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 302 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 45 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 11 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 302 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 302 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 Hoke County has a median price of $150 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$150
Home daycare$140
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$125
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$96
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for The Children's Courtyard
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Probationary License
- Capacity
- 302 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #47000315
Summary
45 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 17 of 45 visits · 37 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 48 visits
- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 38 earlier visits
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2025Inspection1 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 Jun 10, 2025
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 28, 2025Inspection4 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 of employment.
Corrected during the visit
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. D.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 28, 2025Inspection4 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 of employment.
Corrected during the visit
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. D.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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. T.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 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. T.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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. T.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 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. T.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
Jul 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 May 28, 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 May 28, 2024
May 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 May 28, 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 May 28, 2024
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 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 Oct 29, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 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 Oct 29, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
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
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
Corrected during the visit
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 13, 2024
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19).
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19).
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
- Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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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 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 45 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children's Courtyard had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 17 of 45 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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?
302, 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, 6:00 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) 875-7276 to ask.
What is The Children's Courtyard's phone number?
(910) 875-7276.
Where is The Children's Courtyard?
7050 Fayetteville Rd, Raeford, NC 28376. The nearest other daycare we list is Grandma's House Child Care Center, 1 miles away.