SANDCASTLES CHILDCARE CENTER
KENANSVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address284 N NC 11 & 903 HWY KENANSVILLE, NC 28349 (910) 296-2002
CountyDuplin
Phone(910) 296-2002
Operating details
Capacity174
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 2, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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284 N NC 11 & 903 HWY KENANSVILLE, NC 28349 (910) 296-2002, KENANSVILLE, NC 28349
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/7/2026
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2026
- Medium risk1/7/2026
.0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874
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. One staff member did not sign the policy prior to caring for children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk1/7/2026
.1102(g) — Violation #1897
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. One staff member did not complete the training within the 90 days of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$763/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KENANSVILLE, Duplin County
- Capacity: 174
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 8
What parents actually pay
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