Little Town Learning Center Annex
213A South Wright Street, Burgaw, NC
Creative Ark Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Creative Ark Children's Center
Creative Ark Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Burgaw, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Ark Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pender County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$157
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$125
Preschool
Center$138
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$73
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Ark Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #71000272
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
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 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Ark Children's Center
Is Creative Ark Children's Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Ark Children's Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Ark Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Ark Children's Center care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Creative Ark Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Ark Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Ark Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 259-2796 to ask.
What is Creative Ark Children's Center's phone number?
(910) 259-2796.
Where is Creative Ark Children's Center?
1565 NC Highway 53W, Burgaw, NC 28425. The nearest other daycare we list is Four County Community Services, 0.9 miles away.