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Wonder Years At Anderson Creek Club is a 5-star, NAEYC-accredited childcare center in Spring Lake serving infants through age 12, including a rare on-site private kindergarten and Spanish immersion program. Ideally situated near Fort Liberty, it accepts military subsidies and maintains video-monitored classrooms. While its credentials are strong, some families have noted operational inconsistencies.
Strengths
- NC 5-Star rated and NAEYC accredited — one of the highest-credentialed centers in Cumberland County
- Offers Spanish immersion programming for early language development
- Private kindergarten available on-site — rare in the area
- Video-monitored classrooms; accepts military and DSS subsidies; serves hot meals
- Open 5:45 AM-6:00 PM Monday-Friday for working families
Considerations
- Mixed community reviews averaging 3.1 stars across 16 Chamber of Commerce reviewers
- Some parent reviews mention inconsistent opening times and staffing issues
- 2023 inspection flagged one violation for missing electrical outlet covers in infant room
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Wonder Years Child Care & Learning Center at Anderson Creek Club is a NC DCDEE Five-Star licensed childcare center at 216 Anderson Creek Drive in Spring Lake (28390), serving infants through age 12 with extended hours from 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM. The center accepts military subsidies and DSS-funded care, making it a practical option for Fort Liberty-area families, and maintains a largely clean inspection record with only one minor violation noted since 2022. Parent reviews online are sparse and mixed, reflecting staffing and curriculum concerns, but the 5-star state license and full-spectrum age coverage distinguish it as one of the top-rated institutional childcare providers in Spring Lake.
Strengths
- NC DCDEE Five-Star licensed center (license #43000499), the highest state star rating, serving Spring Lake's 28390 zip code in Cumberland County
- Large capacity of 133 children serving infants as young as six weeks through age 12, making it one of the most comprehensive full-spectrum childcare options in Spring Lake
- Accepts military subsidies and DSS (NC subsidized child care program), particularly valuable given the center's proximity to Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg)
- Peanut-free facility with extended hours (5:45 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday), accommodating early-shift military and civilian working parents
- Inspection record from 2022 through early 2024 shows only one minor violation (electrical outlet safety plugs in infant room, April 2023) — otherwise clean compliance history
- Award-winning developmental programs for infants through school-age with an emphasis on educational and social-emotional growth
Considerations
- Parent reviews across multiple platforms are largely negative or absent — concerns raised about inconsistent opening times, staff absences, and combined classrooms when short-staffed
- Some parents describe curriculum as craft-heavy in the pre-K room, with limited structured educational activities relative to what a 5-star designation might suggest
- Large enrollment of 133 children may contribute to crowding and higher child-to-teacher ratios during peak hours
- No confirmed Google Maps rating or Yelp rating could be sourced — online visibility and community engagement appear limited
- DCDEE license number 43000499 indicates a newer licensing history; families should verify current inspection status directly with NC DCDEE
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Just Like Mom Development Center is a NC DCDEE Five-Star licensed childcare center at 408 Spring Ave in Spring Lake (28390), serving infants through age 12 with a capacity of 112 children and a dedicated NC Pre-K program for 4-year-olds. Founded in 2011 and located in Cumberland County near Fort Liberty, the center accepts subsidized care and has maintained its 5-star designation over more than a decade of operation. As with many centers, state inspection records have noted administrative and safety items during routine visits, and prospective families may wish to review the center's current inspection history alongside its strong state licensing tier.
Strengths
- NC DCDEE Five-Star licensed center (license #26001894), the highest state rating, confirmed via childcarecenter.us
- Founded in 2011 and continuously operating in Spring Lake's 28390 zip code — over 13 years of community presence
- Serves children from infants through age 12, including a dedicated NC Pre-K program for 4-year-olds
- Participates in NC subsidized child care program, expanding access for lower-income and military families near Fort Liberty
- Capacity of 112 children with a stated emphasis on personalized attention and meeting each child's unique developmental needs
- One verified parent review describes staff as caring and effective even with children who present behavioral challenges, praising the warm and nurturing environment
Considerations
- State inspection records from 2023 note several compliance items, including lapses in staff First Aid and CPR certifications, missing child care law acknowledgment forms, and gaps in dental/vision screening documentation, with a few noted as repeat items across visits.
- No dedicated website found publicly, limiting transparency for prospective families researching the center remotely
- No Google, Yelp, or Care.com reviews currently on file — community review footprint is very thin for a center of this age
- According to NCDHHS inspection records, a December 2023 unannounced visit noted multiple violations, including foam products reported as accessible to infants without supervision.
- Hours of operation details (Monday–Friday) are not specified beyond weekday service — exact open/close times not confirmed from public sources
What parents say
“I LOVE this daycare and the employees!!!!!! My grandson can be a handful and they worked with him and he is doing excellent there...”
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