Tippitoes Early Education Development Center
SANFORD, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address810 Tryon Street SANFORD, NC 27330 (919) 480-3942
CountyLee
Phone(919) 480-3942
Operating details
Capacity46
License dateMay 22, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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810 Tryon Street SANFORD, NC 27330 (919) 480-3942, SANFORD, NC 27330
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/3/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 103/3/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) — Violation #862
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was last documented as reviewed for three staff members in 2/2025 and 10/2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/3/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1034
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The last annual health questionnaires on file for four staff members including the director were dated for 2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/3/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1035
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 last emergency information form on file for four providers including the director were last dated for 2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/3/2026
.0607(e) — Violation #1824
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was lsst documented as reviewed for three staff members on 2/2025 and 10/2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/3/2026
.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. Two staff members who began employment in September 2025 did not receive the training until January 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
$750/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: 46
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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