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Bridgeton Elementary Preschool

230 Branch Canal Road, New Bern, NC 28560
licensed capacity
90
a week, county median
$147
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About Bridgeton Elementary Preschool

Bridgeton Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bridgeton Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $147 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Craven County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$167
Home daycare$164

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$93

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 Bridgeton Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#25000558
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Nov 21, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025

  5. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 17, 2025Inspection3 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 May 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025

  7. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Dec 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 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 Dec 16, 2024

  9. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 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 Jan 31, 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 Jan 31, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024

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 Bridgeton Elementary Preschool

Is Bridgeton Elementary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Bridgeton Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bridgeton Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Bridgeton Elementary Preschool care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Bridgeton Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Bridgeton Elementary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 514-6425 to confirm.

How much does Bridgeton Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 514-6425 to ask.

What is Bridgeton Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(252) 514-6425.

Where is Bridgeton Elementary Preschool?

230 Branch Canal Road, New Bern, NC 28560. The nearest other daycare we list is Duffyfield Child Development Center, 2.8 miles away.

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