STEPS & STAGES CHILDREN'S CENTER
WENDELL, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address4690 WENDELL BLVD WENDELL, NC 27591 (919) 365-0028
CountyWake
Phone(919) 365-0028
Operating details
Capacity26
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 7, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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4690 WENDELL BLVD WENDELL, NC 27591 (919) 365-0028, WENDELL, NC 27591
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
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/23/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 106/23/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Three out of eighteen children's arrival and departure times were not completed. Three of them showed arrival times, but did not show departure times. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/23/2026
.1003(i)(j) — Violation #1125
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. A child that was transported up until June 11, 2026 did not have a current permission to transport permission slip. The child's permission slip expired August 26, 2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/23/2026
GS 110-91(9) — Violation #1301
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Daily attendance had not been taken in both classrooms for June 23, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/23/2026
Violation #1739
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. Two employees (JG) and (NS) did not have complete files. The consultant was told the documents were on the owners cell phone. These documents must be accessible to review. .2318(1-8) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/23/2026
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. A new employee (NS) hired in April 2026 was not listed on the ABCMS portal. 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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$815/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: WENDELL, Wake County
- Capacity: 26
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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