Lenka's Family Child Care Home
Morehead City, NC 28557 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childcare Network 73
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Childcare Network 73
Childcare Network 73 is a licensed child care center in Morehead City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 94 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childcare Network 73 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $199 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 Childcare Network 73
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #16000224
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
Nov 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Childcare Network 73
Is Childcare Network 73 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Childcare Network 73 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childcare Network 73 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Childcare Network 73 care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childcare Network 73 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childcare Network 73's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childcare Network 73 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 247-3608 to ask.
What is Childcare Network 73's phone number?
(252) 247-3608.
Where is Childcare Network 73?
204 N 18th Street, Morehead City, NC 28557. The nearest other daycare we list is The Coop Montessori Preschool, 0.2 miles away.