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Childcare Network #74

204 N Shephard Street, Havelock, NC 285324.6· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
134
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200

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About Childcare Network #74

Childcare Network #74 is a licensed child care center in Havelock, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 134 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
134 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity134 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childcare Network #74 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $200 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.
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 Childcare Network #74

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
134 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#25000627
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Transportation 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jul 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Transportation

      Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Feb 24, 2026

    • 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 Feb 24, 2026

  3. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

  5. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

  6. Oct 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 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 Nov 13, 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 Nov 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

  7. Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024

  8. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Childcare Network #74

Is Childcare Network #74 licensed?

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

When was Childcare Network #74 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childcare Network #74 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 8 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 Childcare Network #74 care for?

134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Childcare Network #74 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childcare Network #74's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childcare Network #74 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 447-2709 to ask.

What is Childcare Network #74's phone number?

(252) 447-2709.

Where is Childcare Network #74?

204 N Shephard Street, Havelock, NC 28532. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Choice Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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