My School Child Care
A child care center in Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
3415 Eaton Drive, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557. (252) 247-2276.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 60 violations in the last three years
- Oct 52026 the latest visit on record
- 199 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
22 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 5, 2026.
60 violations cited in the last three years, 60 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
60 violations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 9, 2026: unannounced9 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In space 1,2,6,7,and 8 activity plans for the group of children in care was not posted.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“All veteran staff’s files monitored is in need of an annual health questionnaire completed.”
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
“Doors in Spaces 5 and 8 were observed to be in need of repair. In Space 5, the bottom threshold has come loose, exposing sharp edges, and there is a hole on the classroom side of the door. In Space 8, the door casing has rusted metal with exposed sharp edges accessible to children.”
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Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
“All veteran staff files monitored is in need of the annual update for the staff’s emergency information.”
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Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
“Electrical outlets in 7 and 10 were not covered.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“Pictures for children being transported were not in the vehicle.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“Medicines in space 7,8, and 10 did not have all the required information on the parents medication authorization.”
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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
“Four of the staff files monitored did not receive on-going training hours since 2024.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“The EPR Plan was not updated since 2016.”
Aug 26, 2026: unannounced3 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In spaces 2 and 3, current activity plans were not posted for the group of children.”
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Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.
“On August 19, 2026, the teacher in Space 7, did not respond to the six(1) children, aged one-years-old, due to being in the restroom located inside the classroom.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In spaces 1, 2, and 7 plastic bags were found in cubbies of the children accessible to children under three years of age.”
Jul 30, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In spaces 1,2,7,and 8 current activity plans were not posted.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In space 6, plastic bags were observed under the unlocked changing table accessible to infant children.”
Jul 7, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“On July 2, 2026, one seven-year-old child was unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.”
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Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
“In space 2, space 5, and space 12 electrical outlets/ power strips that were not in use were not covered with a safety plug.”
Jun 24, 2026: unannounced5 violations
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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 one month.
“In space 6, documentation for two sleeping infants was not recorded.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“In space 12, one three-year-old child was left unsupervised in the classroom.”
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Discipline was not appropriate for the child’s age and development.
“One-year-old children were placed in toddler-sized floor style cubbies for time-out as a form of discipline. Two-year-old children were directed to go to the corner for time-out as a form of discipline. Children throughout the facility were made to take a break for an extended amount of time.”
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Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.
“Staff members yell, use harsh tones, and use inappropriate language towards children and/or in front of children.”
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When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
“In space 11, school-aged children were watching Disney’s Descendants during naptime and stated that they watch movies every day during rest time.”
Mar 24, 2026: unannounced6 violations
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“In space 10, written authorization and instructions for a child’s inhaler was not observed. In space 7, 3 diaper creams did not have written authorization forms. In space 8, 2 diaper creams did not have written authorization forms.”
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All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
“In space 9 the floors were peeling in the bathroom by the threshold. In space 4, the floor was peeling by the drain in the bathroom closest to the outside playground door. In space 1, the floor was bubbling by the threshold to the bathroom.”
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
“In 11 of the indoor spaces (excluding space 5) paint was observed peeling and not in good repair. The air vents in all spaces were not kept clean and potential fungal growth was observed. On the hallway ceiling outside of the office, potential fungal growth was observed.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In space 3, medication authorization for 2 diaper creams did not include all required information. One diaper cream was missing the name of the diaper cream. One diaper cream was missing the dates to be given.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In space 1,2, and 3 plastic bags were accessible to children under three years of age.”
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Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
“In space 3 and 7, children under the age of three was offered screen time.”
Jan 22, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
“In space 8 and 9, staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by having fast food and energy drinks in the classroom. This is a repeat violation.”
Jan 14, 2026: unannounced4 violations
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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
“In space 3,6,8,and 12 hand sanitizer was not stored above 5 feet and in reach of children. In space 8 and 12, there were aerosol cans not stored in locked storage and in the reach of children.”
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Children used space that was not approved.
“Per administrative report, children have been cared for in the office on occasion.”
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Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
“Of the eleven classrooms in use, six classrooms had outlets uncovered.”
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Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
“In spaces 7,8,and 9, staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors had Mt. Dew, Alanis, and potato chips.”
Oct 9, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
“A can of Starbucks coffee energy drink and Bojangles styrofoam cup were observed in two spaces. Both drinks were visible and within arm’s reach of the children.”
Apr 24, 2025: unannounced5 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“On the playground used by the one year olds, there were two deep holes in the artificial turf next to the concrete.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff members CPR expired October 24, 2024.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff members First Aid certification expired October 24, 2024.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In classroom space #7 trash bags and plastic bags were located on the counter area and in space #8, trash bags were located on the counter/diaper area, all accessible to the children.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“One staff member employed on March 26, 2024, completed health and safety training on April 13, 2025.”
Dec 4, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“Today, there was not a current activity plan for all children enrolled in the younger infant room nor the older infant classroom.”
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
“During the review of camera footage on December 1, 2024, in the classroom for younger infants, an infant was asleep in a bouncy seat.”
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Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.
“During the review of camera footage on December 1, 2024, a staff member fed an infant a bottle while the infant was in a bouncy seat. Today, when we entered the younger infant classroom, an empty bottle was in a bouncy seat with an infant.”
Oct 15, 2024: unannounced6 violations
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A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
“One (1) child enrolled on June 5, 2023 did not have a copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed by the parent indicating it had been explained to the parents of a newly enrolled child.”
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In classroom spaces 3 and 6, the activity plan was not current nor posted.”
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All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
“In the bathroom between spaces 1 & 2, the flooring around the toilets is in disrepair and doesn’t cover the area near the wall and toilet fixture.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“One (1) child enrolled on 8/25/24 and the health assessment was not file.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety training within one year of employment. Health and safety trainings were due July 6, 2023.”
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The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
“Two (2) staff members professional development plans were not reviewed annually. One plan review was due July 6, 2024, and the other plan review was September 11, 2024.”
Sep 11, 2024: unannounced4 violations
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members have not completed certification in CPR training.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Four staff members have not completed certification in First Aid.”
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An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified.
“One staff member on a provisional criminal background qualification letter was left alone with a group of two year olds.”
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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
“Three staff members have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training.”
Apr 23, 2024: unannounced7 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“Current activity plans were not posted in five (5) out of ten (10) classrooms. Three classrooms had activity plans dated for October 2023 posted.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Qualification letters were not file for two staff members.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“Training was not completed for one new staff member that was employed on 3/26/24.”
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Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
“In Space two (2) there were ten (10) two (2) year old children with one caregiver.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Orientation was not completed for three new staff members.”
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Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
“In classrooms space #7, the staff member quickly moved from child to child lifting them and placing them firmly on their mats for nap time.”
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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
“Four staff members have not completed Child Maltreatment training within 90 day of employment.”
Feb 26, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“One caregiver alone in the classroom for two year olds was asleep and napped during the children’s naptime.”
Feb 15, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.
“Incident reports were available on Brightwheel but didn’t include all the required information.”
All 22 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Oct 5, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| May 6, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Jan 16, 2020.
- Licensed for 199 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 16000207.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Rose Island Academies Inc..
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 3 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 22 child care providers in Carteret County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 5.5; this one had 60.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Morehead Primary Preschool | 2 |
| Lenka’s Family Child Care Home | 1 |
| My School Child Care This child care provider | 60 |
| Excel Learning Centers #4 | 5 |
| Excel Learning Centers #III | 7 |
| Sunshine Bright Academy | 23 |
| Childcare Network 73 | 7 |
| The Early Learning Center | 11 |
| Saint James Day Care & Preschool | 4 |
| Beaufort Child Development Center | 3 |
| Smyrna Elementary Preschool | 7 |
| Beaufort Elementary Preschool | 10 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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