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Bear Patch

4834 County Home Road, Greenville, NC 278585.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
74
a week, county median
$208

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About Bear Patch

Bear Patch is a licensed child care center in Greenville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity74 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bear Patch has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pitt County has a median price of $208 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Pitt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$208
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$182
Home daycare$149

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$82

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 Bear Patch

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#7455114
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 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.

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  1. Sep 14, 2026Inspection2 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 Sep 18, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

  2. May 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  3. Nov 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

  4. Apr 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Bear Patch

Is Bear Patch licensed?

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

When was Bear Patch last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bear Patch had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Bear Patch care for?

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

Does Bear Patch accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bear Patch's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 355-0345 to confirm.

How much does Bear Patch cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 355-0345 to ask.

What is Bear Patch's phone number?

(252) 355-0345.

Where is Bear Patch?

4834 County Home Road, Greenville, NC 27858. The nearest other daycare we list is Teddy Bear Patch, 0.2 miles away.

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