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Best Day Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $112
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About
About Best Day Care Home
Best Day Care Home is a licensed home daycare in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 770-1484 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Best Day Care Home has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Columbus County has a median price of $112 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$139
Home daycare$112
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$95
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$91
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$134
State record
Inspection reports for Best Day Care Home
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #24000078
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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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Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
Dec 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.
Corrected during the visit
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2025
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2025
May 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.
Corrected during the visit
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 31, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Best Day Care Home
Is Best Day Care Home licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Best Day Care Home last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Best Day Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Best Day Care Home care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Best Day Care Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Best Day Care Home's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 770-1484 to confirm.
How much does Best Day Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 770-1484 to ask.
What is Best Day Care Home's phone number?
(910) 770-1484.
Where is Best Day Care Home?
Whiteville, NC 28472. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.