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Goldsboro, NC 27530 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Creative Academy Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 71
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
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About
About Creative Academy Learning Center
Creative Academy Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 71 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 |
| Licensed capacity | 71 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Academy Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wayne County has a median price of $153 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$153
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$138
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$125
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Academy Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #96000447
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 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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- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Feb 11, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Academy Learning Center
Is Creative Academy Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Academy Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Academy Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Creative Academy Learning Center care for?
71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Academy Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Academy Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Academy Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 580-0610 to ask.
What is Creative Academy Learning Center's phone number?
(919) 580-0610.
Where is Creative Academy Learning Center?
1109 Royall Avenue, Goldsboro, NC 27534. The nearest other daycare we list is Herman Street Early Head Start, 0.3 miles away.