Lil Chicks' Child Care
Edenton, NC 27932 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Countryside Care
- capacity
- 114
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About Countryside Care
Countryside Care is a child care center in Edenton, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 114 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 18 rules across 3 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
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 482-3788 to confirm.
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 |
| Capacity | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Countryside Care 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 Countryside Care
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #21000005
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 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 27, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
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 Jun 10, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
Jun 5, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
Corrected during the visit
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).
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Countryside Care
Is Countryside Care licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was Countryside Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Countryside Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Countryside Care care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Countryside Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Countryside Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 482-3788 to confirm.
How much does Countryside Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 482-3788 to ask.
What is Countryside Care's phone number?
(252) 482-3788.
Where is Countryside Care?
100 Countryside Drive, Edenton, NC 27932. The nearest other daycare we list is Loving Hearts Daycare, 1 miles away.