Highland Elementary

SANFORD, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity20
Est. price$795/mo

Contact information

Address1915 Buffalo Lake Road SANFORD, NC 27332 (919) 499-2200

CitySANFORD, NC 27332

CountyHarnett

Phone(919) 499-2200

Operating details

Capacity20

License dateJanuary 27, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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1915 Buffalo Lake Road SANFORD, NC 27332 (919) 499-2200, SANFORD, NC 27332

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 104/13/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106

    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 fire inspection expired 03/04/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk4/13/2026

    GS 110-102 — Violation #114

    A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. There was no summary of law statement available for eight enrolled children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk4/13/2026

    .1804(c) — Violation #1324

    Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The discipline policy was not available for eight enrolled children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk4/13/2026

    .0604(j) — Violation #1851

    The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The no smoking restriction was not available for eight enrolled children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk4/13/2026

    .0608(b)(1 — Violation #1908

    A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. The policy was not available for eight enrolled children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

5Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$795/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: SANFORD, Harnett County
  • Capacity: 20
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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