Our Children Child Care
8415 Main Street, Vanceboro, NC
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Craven County Family Literacy Program - JWS is a licensed child care center in Cove City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Craven County Family Literacy Program - JWS has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $147 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
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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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medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 Jan 30, 2026
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K.
Corrected during the visit
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
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
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 244-3225 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 244-3225 to ask.
(252) 244-3225.
148 Kooncetown Road, Cove City, NC 28523. The nearest other daycare we list is Our Children Child Care, 8.6 miles away.