White Oak Elementary Preschool
111 Sandy Ridge Road, Edenton, NC
Chowan Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 120
- a week, county median
- $131
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About Chowan Early Learning Center
Chowan Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Edenton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 221-3017 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Chowan Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chowan County has a median price of $131 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$131
Home daycare$126
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$121
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$121
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Chowan Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #21000074
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Chowan Early Learning Center
Is Chowan Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Chowan Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chowan Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Chowan Early Learning Center care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Chowan Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Chowan Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 221-3017 to confirm.
How much does Chowan Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 221-3017 to ask.
What is Chowan Early Learning Center's phone number?
(252) 221-3017.
Where is Chowan Early Learning Center?
423 Sandy Ridge Road, Edenton, NC 27932. The nearest other daycare we list is White Oak Elementary Preschool, 1.6 miles away.