Little Gem's Day Care Center
1158 Hwy 24, Newport, NC
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Bogue Sound Elementary School Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Newport, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bogue Sound Elementary School Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
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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NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch in the outdoor space under the large climbing structure was not nine (9) inches.
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 393-1279 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 393-1279 to ask.
(252) 393-1279.
3323 Highway 24, Newport, NC 28570. The nearest other daycare we list is Chapel by The Sea Preschool, 4.7 miles away.