Warren Williams Preschool
800 S. Vance St., Sanford, NC
Tippitoes Early Education Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 46
- a week, county median
- $145
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About Tippitoes Early Education Development Center
Tippitoes Early Education Development Center is a licensed child care center in Sanford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 480-3942 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tippitoes Early Education Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lee County has a median price of $145 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$145
Home daycare$136
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$118
Preschool
Center$106
Home daycare$111
School age
Center$62
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Tippitoes Early Education Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #53000364
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 17 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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.
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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection5 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 trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
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 Mar 10, 2026
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 Mar 10, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
- Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C.
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
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 Sep 29, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. T.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
- Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
Show 7 earlier visits
Oct 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
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
Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
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
Jul 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
May 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
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 May 23, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tippitoes Early Education Development Center
Is Tippitoes Early Education Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tippitoes Early Education Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tippitoes Early Education Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 10 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Tippitoes Early Education Development Center care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tippitoes Early Education Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tippitoes Early Education Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 480-3942 to confirm.
How much does Tippitoes Early Education Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 480-3942 to ask.
What is Tippitoes Early Education Development Center's phone number?
(919) 480-3942.
Where is Tippitoes Early Education Development Center?
810 Tryon Street, Sanford, NC 27330. The nearest other daycare we list is Helping Hands Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.