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3 C's Cox Childcare Center

403 Ninth Street, New Bern, NC 285625.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200

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About 3 C's Cox Childcare Center

3 C's Cox Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 39 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

3 C's Cox Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Craven County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$167
Home daycare$164

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$93

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for 3 C's Cox Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
39 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#25000534
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

  5. Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. R.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2025

  7. Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

  8. Mar 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Oct 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about 3 C's Cox Childcare Center

Is 3 C's Cox Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was 3 C's Cox Childcare Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has 3 C's Cox Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can 3 C's Cox Childcare Center care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does 3 C's Cox Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are 3 C's Cox Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does 3 C's Cox Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 288-5809 to ask.

What is 3 C's Cox Childcare Center's phone number?

(252) 288-5809.

Where is 3 C's Cox Childcare Center?

403 Ninth Street, New Bern, NC 28562. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #77, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).