A - Z Children Enrichment Academy
310 Charlotte Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 160
- a week, county median
- $111
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center
Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 519-7700 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Halifax County has a median price of $111 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$174
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$129
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$111
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$60
Home daycare$69
State record
Inspection reports for Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #42000176
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 9 visits
Sep 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 May 7, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center
Mama G'S Cliar
428 Charlotte Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Mrs. Joan Green
Emporia, VA 23847 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
CB's Child Care
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cada Headstart
731 Cedar St, Roanoke Rapids, NC
No state license record matched yet
Just For Kids Child Care Center
913 Virginia Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Children's Creative Center
301 Oak St, Roanoke Rapids, NC
1.0· 1 review
No state license record matched yet
Hodgestown Lifetime Learning Center
120 Wyche Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Children’s Christian Academy
515 Becker Dr, Roanoke Rapids, NC
No state license record matched yet
FAQ
Questions about Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center
Is Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 519-7700 to confirm.
How much does Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 519-7700 to ask.
What is Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(252) 519-7700.
Where is Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center?
731 Cedar Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. The nearest other daycare we list is Cada Headstart, under 0.1 miles away.