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Childcare Professionals

1830 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC 28477
licensed capacity
100
a week, county median
$139

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About Childcare Professionals

Childcare Professionals is a licensed child care center in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childcare Professionals has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $139 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.
Columbus County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$139
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$95

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$91

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$134

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 Professionals

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#24000161
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  5. Mar 12, 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 Professionals

Is Childcare Professionals licensed?

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

When was Childcare Professionals last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childcare Professionals had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Professionals care for?

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

Does Childcare Professionals accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childcare Professionals' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 640-2544 to confirm.

How much does Childcare Professionals cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 640-2544 to ask.

What is Childcare Professionals' phone number?

(910) 640-2544.

Where is Childcare Professionals?

1830 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC 28477. The nearest other daycare we list is Enchanting Tree Learning Center, 1.8 miles away.

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