SANDHILLS CHILDREN'S CENTER #1
SOUTHERN PINES, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1280 CENTRAL DRIVE SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387 (910) 692-3323
CountyMoore
Phone(910) 692-3323
Operating details
Capacity135
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 16, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1280 CENTRAL DRIVE SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387 (910) 692-3323, SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387
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
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/4/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 1012/4/2025
10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) — Violation #104
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The facility must current inspection was disapproved inspection on 12/1/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk12/4/2025
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). M. Townsend had a qualifying letter on file that expired on 7/6/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk12/4/2025
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. As of the day of the visit, the administrator had not entered any current personnel into the ABCMS portal system. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk12/4/2025
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place drill was documented on 6/9/2025 and again on 10/8/2025. 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)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$763/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: 135
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 7
What parents actually pay
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