SOUTHERN PINES ACADEMY

SOUTHERN PINES, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Est. price$712/mo

Contact information

Address760 S BENNETT ST SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387 (910) 246-2211

CitySOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387

CountyMoore

Phone(910) 246-2211

Operating details

Capacity60

SubsidiesY

License dateMay 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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760 S BENNETT ST SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387 (910) 246-2211, SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/14/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 107/14/2026

    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 center had a fire inspection completed March 23, 2026. However, the center did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk7/14/2026

    .0302(d)(1)(A) — Violation #1030

    Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. The application for JB was not on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 107/14/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032

    Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report for SS was older than 12 months from the day they were hired. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk7/14/2026

    .0701(a) — Violation #1033

    On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The TB results for SS were older than 12 months from the day they were hired. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 107/14/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) — Violation #1233

    Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Teacher JB’s filed did not contain a signed and dated statement that they have received a job description and that they have reviewed the personnel and operational policies. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low risk7/14/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805

    A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The center roster in ABCMS is not update to with all employees. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk7/14/2026

    .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. Record of JB’s acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not in their file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 151/6/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) — Violation #808

    The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Several areas of the fence were not attached to the posts and were loose enough for animals to crawl underneath the fence onto the playground for preschoolers. 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.

8Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(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: SOUTHERN PINES, Moore County
  • Capacity: 60
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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