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The Children's Developmental Center

305 Wooley Street, Raeford, NC 283765.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$150

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About The Children's Developmental Center

The Children's Developmental Center 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.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 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 capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Developmental Center 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.
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 The Children's Developmental Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#47000035
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 24 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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 24 visits
  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

  3. Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 May 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  6. Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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. M.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). R.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026

  7. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Jul 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025

  2. Jul 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. B.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Jul 26, 2025

  3. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

  12. Oct 10, 2024Inspection5 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.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The center did not report a suspected case of child maltreatment as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in GS 110-105.4(a)

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

  13. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Apr 9, 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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Questions about The Children's Developmental Center

Is The Children's Developmental Center licensed?

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

When was The Children's Developmental Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Developmental Center care for?

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

Does The Children's Developmental Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Developmental Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Developmental Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 875-5074 to ask.

What is The Children's Developmental Center's phone number?

(910) 875-5074.

Where is The Children's Developmental Center?

305 Wooley Street, Raeford, NC 28376. The nearest other daycare we list is EOPT Childcare & Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

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