KIDS' ACADEMY
LUMBERTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3713 CLIFFRIDGE DRIVE LUMBERTON, NC 28358 (910) 739-1501
CountyRobeson
Phone(910) 739-1501
Operating details
Capacity104
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 12, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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3713 CLIFFRIDGE DRIVE LUMBERTON, NC 28358 (910) 739-1501, LUMBERTON, NC 28358
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: 6/22/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 106/22/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) — Violation #526
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in the front lobby was dated May 22-2026. A menu posted in space #2 was dated June 8-June 12. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 156/22/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) — Violation #620
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Peeling paint was observed on the door in Space #1 (classroom used for 3 and 4 year old children). Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/22/2026
.0605(j) — Violation #716
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The loft area on playground #4, used by school-age children, did not have protective surfacing. 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)
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Estimated monthly cost
$733/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: LUMBERTON, Robeson County
- Capacity: 104
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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