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Creative Minds Learning Academy

649 Phillips Hill Road, Conway, NC 27820
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$195

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About Creative Minds Learning Academy

Creative Minds Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Conway, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Minds Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Northampton County has a median price of $195 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.
Northampton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$195
Home daycare$176

Toddler

Center$179
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$119

School age

Center$67
Home daycare$83

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 Creative Minds Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#66000109
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026

  4. Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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).

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025

  7. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024

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 Creative Minds Learning Academy

Is Creative Minds Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Creative Minds Learning Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Minds Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 8 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 Creative Minds Learning Academy care for?

55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Creative Minds Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Creative Minds Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Minds Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 585-0038 to ask.

What is Creative Minds Learning Academy's phone number?

(252) 585-0038.

Where is Creative Minds Learning Academy?

649 Phillips Hill Road, Conway, NC 27820. The nearest other daycare we list is Reid's Family Child Care Center, 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).