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Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville
- licensed capacity
- 107
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $208
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About Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville
Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville is a licensed child care center in Winterville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 107 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 107 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #74000903
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
Sep 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
Corrected during the visit
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Apr 17, 2024Inspection3 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 May 14, 2024
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 May 14, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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 Dec 13, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville
Is Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 12 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 Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville care for?
107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 741-2111 to ask.
What is Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville's phone number?
(252) 741-2111.
Where is Care-O-World Early Learning Center, Winterville?
118 West Firetower Road, Winterville, NC 28590. The nearest other daycare we list is East Carolina Kiddie College, 0.3 miles away.