Saint James Day Care & Preschool
1011 Orange Street, Newport, NC
Carteret Preschool Center
- licensed capacity
- 104
- a week, county median
- $129
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About
About Carteret Preschool Center
Carteret Preschool Center is a licensed child care center in Newport, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 223-4574 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carteret Preschool Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $129 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$199
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$129
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Carteret Preschool Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #16000183
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carteret Preschool Center
Is Carteret Preschool Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carteret Preschool Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carteret Preschool Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Carteret Preschool Center care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Carteret Preschool Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carteret Preschool Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 223-4574 to confirm.
How much does Carteret Preschool Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 223-4574 to ask.
What is Carteret Preschool Center's phone number?
(252) 223-4574.
Where is Carteret Preschool Center?
903 Church Street, Newport, NC 28570. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint James Day Care & Preschool, 0.3 miles away.