GARDEN OF EDEN CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC.
RAEFORD, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address430 JONES AVENUE RAEFORD, NC 28376 (910) 848-1698
CountyHoke
Phone(910) 848-1698
Operating details
Capacity82
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 11, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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430 JONES AVENUE RAEFORD, NC 28376 (910) 848-1698, RAEFORD, NC 28376
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
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/23/2026
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- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 106/23/2026
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 on May 15, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/23/2026
G.S. 110-91(9) — Violation #124
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. S.R.'s date of hire was June 10, 2026. J.F.'s date of hire was May 18, 2026. There were no personnel records on file at the center until June 18, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
GS 110-91(7) — Violation #301
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One staff was caring for eighteen (18) children ranging in age from one (1) year old through five (5) years old for one hour on June 10, 2026. The director said that she had been relieving the teacher for lunch breaks until another teacher started working on June 11, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
.1801(a)(1 — Violation #303
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The director confirmed that she left her group of children unattended to get other children who left the building. The director stated that this is a regular occurrence. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/23/2026
.0510(f) — Violation #544
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The director confirmed that she played age appropriate videos for children under three years old while she was preparing lunch when there was not enough staff to watch the group of children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
.0713(a)(8) — Violation #1842
Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator was counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities on June 10, 2026. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$712/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: RAEFORD, Hoke County
- Capacity: 82
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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