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Clinton Early Learning Center

606-A College Street, Clinton, NC 283285.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
189
a week, county median
$125
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About Clinton Early Learning Center

Clinton Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Clinton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 189 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
189 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity189 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Clinton Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Sampson County has a median price of $125 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Sampson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$137
Home daycare$143

Toddler

Center$125
Home daycare$147

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$86

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 Clinton Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
189 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#82000310
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 13 visits
  1. May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024

  10. Apr 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule 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 Dec 19, 2023

  3. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo 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 Clinton Early Learning Center

Is Clinton Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Clinton 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 no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Clinton Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Clinton Early Learning Center care for?

189, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Clinton Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Clinton Early Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 590-1027 to confirm.

How much does Clinton Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 590-1027 to ask.

What is Clinton Early Learning Center's phone number?

(910) 590-1027.

Where is Clinton Early Learning Center?

606-A College Street, Clinton, NC 28328. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Arrows Childcare Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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