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Childcare Network #79A

783 West Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 285845.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
129
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About Childcare Network #79A

Childcare Network #79A is a licensed child care center in Swansboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 129 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 9 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

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
129 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childcare Network #79A has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $203 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.
Onslow County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$161

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

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 #79A

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67001217
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 28 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 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. Sep 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

  2. Sep 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

  3. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Sep 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

  5. Sep 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  7. Jun 1, 2026Inspection6 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 Jun 25, 2026

    • 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 Jun 15, 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 Jun 15, 2026

    • 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 Jun 15, 2026

    • 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 Jun 15, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026

  8. Dec 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • 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 21, 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 Jan 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Dec 29, 2025

  9. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

  3. Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Accurate records were not maintained for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 18, 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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FAQ

Questions about Childcare Network #79A

Is Childcare Network #79A licensed?

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

When was Childcare Network #79A last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childcare Network #79A had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 #79A care for?

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

Does Childcare Network #79A accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Childcare Network #79A's hours?

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

How much does Childcare Network #79A cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 326-6876 to ask.

What is Childcare Network #79A's phone number?

(910) 326-6876.

Where is Childcare Network #79A?

783 West Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584. The nearest other daycare we list is Swansboro United Methodist Childcare, 0.6 miles away.

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