STEPPING STONES DAY CARE
ELIZABETH CITY, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address800 W COLONIAL AVENUE ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909 (252) 619-3997
CountyPasquotank
Phone(252) 619-3997
Operating details
Capacity5
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 14, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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800 W COLONIAL AVENUE ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909 (252) 619-3997, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/10/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk3/10/2026
Violation #905
Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. A fire drill was not completed for November 2025 or December 2025. .1721 (e )(2) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/10/2026
.1721(e)(6) — Violation #921
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Three (3) children were documented on the attendance record however there were five (5) children present. 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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$913/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: ELIZABETH CITY, Pasquotank County
- Capacity: 5
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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