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Hubert, NC 28539 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Castle Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 145
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $203
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About
About Children's Castle Child Care
Children's Castle Child Care is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 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 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 15 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Castle Child Care 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Castle Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #67001044
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 19 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 14
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 19 visits
- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 11, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
Aug 18, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
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 Aug 28, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
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 Aug 28, 2026
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
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 Aug 28, 2026
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Aug 18, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
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 Aug 28, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
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 Aug 28, 2026
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
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 Aug 28, 2026
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Jul 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 May 11, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Feb 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 20, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
Aug 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
Show 9 earlier visits
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use.
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
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 12, 2024
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Sep 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use.
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
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 12, 2024
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Jan 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
NCAC 18A.2824(e)
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
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 Jan 25, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children's clothes became wet or soiled.
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Castle Child Care
Is Children's Castle Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children's Castle Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Castle Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 15 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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 Children's Castle Child Care care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Castle Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Castle Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Castle Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 346-8555 to ask.
What is Children's Castle Child Care's phone number?
(910) 346-8555.
Where is Children's Castle Child Care?
301 Yaupon Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546. The nearest other daycare we list is Wootens Friendly Day Care, 0.1 miles away.