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Washington, NC 27889 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Beaufort County Child Development
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
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About
About Beaufort County Child Development
Beaufort County Child Development is a licensed child care center in Washington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 11 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Beaufort County Child Development has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Beaufort County has a median price of $185 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.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$135
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$78
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Beaufort County Child Development
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #07000014
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 2
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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Sep 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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, 2025
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, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
- Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
Aug 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
Jan 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
Rule not named in the record
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Beaufort County Child Development
Is Beaufort County Child Development licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Beaufort County Child Development last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Beaufort County Child Development had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 11 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Beaufort County Child Development care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Beaufort County Child Development accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Beaufort County Child Development's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Beaufort County Child Development cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 946-1938 to ask.
What is Beaufort County Child Development's phone number?
(252) 946-1938.
Where is Beaufort County Child Development?
1109 Respess Street, Washington, NC 27889. The nearest other daycare we list is Eagle's Nest ELC & Preschool Washington, 0.3 miles away.