EDUCATION STATION
SANFORD, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1618 DEEP RIVER RD SANFORD, NC 27330 (919) 292-6404
CountyLee
Phone(919) 292-6404
Operating details
Capacity29
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 30, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1618 DEEP RIVER RD SANFORD, NC 27330 (919) 292-6404, SANFORD, NC 27330
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: 1/7/2026
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- Medium-High1
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2026
- Medium risk1/7/2026
.0605(q) — Violation #859
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed/documented for December 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/7/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented/completed for December 2025. 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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$815/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, Lee County
- Capacity: 29
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 3
What parents actually pay
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