MARGIE HILL'S DAY CARE HOME
CLINTON, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address114 MATTHIS RD CLINTON, NC 28328 (910) 592-7766
CountySampson
Phone(910) 592-7766
Operating details
Capacity8
License dateNovember 15, 2015
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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114 MATTHIS RD CLINTON, NC 28328 (910) 592-7766, CLINTON, NC 28328
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/4/2026
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk3/4/2026
.1707(3) — Violation #305
Home was not equipped with either an electrically operated smoke detector with a battery back-up; or both an electrically operated detector and a battery operated detector located next to each other. All three (3) battery operated and electrically operated smoke detectors were not working properly. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/4/2026
.1719(a)(3) — Violation #704
Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage. Lighter fluid was sitting on a table near the front entrance, where it was accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
Violation #706
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can of Febreeze air freshener was located on the shelf. .1719 (a)(7) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
.1721(e)(5)(A — Violation #714
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on January 17, 2026 Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/4/2026
.1724(a)(8) — Violation #1821
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. Safe sleep charts were not maintained on file for one of the two (2) infants under the age of 12 months for a minimum of thirty (30) days. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/4/2026
.1719(a)(15) — Violation #1853
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last documented monthly fire drill was conducted on January 7, 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)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$967/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: CLINTON, Sampson County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 11
What parents actually pay
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