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Above and Beyond Early Learning Center

19th East Doris Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 285403.7· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About Above and Beyond Early Learning Center

Above and Beyond Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 9 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
52 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity52 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Above and Beyond Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $203 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.
Onslow County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$161

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

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 Above and Beyond Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67001166
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 16 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

  2. Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

  7. Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026

  8. Sep 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • 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 Sep 24, 2025

    • 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 Sep 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

  9. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

  2. Sep 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

    • 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 Sep 25, 2024

    • 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 Sep 25, 2024

  3. Mar 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Apr 3, 2024

    • 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 Apr 3, 2024

  4. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For centers in a occupied residence, the premises was not smoke free during operating hours.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 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 Above and Beyond Early Learning Center

Is Above and Beyond Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Above and Beyond Early Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Above and Beyond Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 9 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Above and Beyond Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Above and Beyond Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Above and Beyond Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Above and Beyond Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 968-0033 to ask.

What is Above and Beyond Early Learning Center's phone number?

(910) 968-0033.

Where is Above and Beyond Early Learning Center?

19th East Doris Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 28540. The nearest other daycare we list is Above & Beyond Early Learning Center 2, under 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).