Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Laurinburg, Lillington & Lumberton across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Laurinburg, Lillington & Lumberton. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurriculars score in Laurinburg, Lillington & Lumberton. This dimension covers enrichment beyond core care — sports, languages, field trips, and special programs.
Full Ranking Detail
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Tiny Steps Learning Center is Lumberton's top DCDEE-rated 5-star childcare center, owner-operated since 2011 and serving children from infants through age 12 with a capacity of 99. The center participates in NC's subsidized childcare program. Community feedback is mixed — some parents are highly loyal while others have raised management concerns, so an in-person visit is recommended.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
What parents say
“I absolutely Love Tiny Steps Learning Center — they have been a saving grace when it comes to taking care of my children.”
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Best Extracurriculars
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