Rehoboth Learning Academy
1400 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC
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Creative Minds Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 58
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Creative Minds Learning Center
Creative Minds Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 58 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 335-5833 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Minds Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pasquotank County has a median price of $159 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$159
Home daycare$157
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$122
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$66
Home daycare$71
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Minds Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #70000348
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 19 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Aug 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Sep 11, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
Aug 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
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).
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
Jun 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Center was using an inflatable and it was not during a special event.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 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 Jul 9, 2026
Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 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 2, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
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
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
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
Aug 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
Aug 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
Jul 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
- Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Mar 11, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Minds Learning Center
Is Creative Minds Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Minds Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Minds Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 12 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Center care for?
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Minds Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Creative Minds Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 335-5833 to confirm.
How much does Creative Minds Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 335-5833 to ask.
What is Creative Minds Learning Center's phone number?
(252) 335-5833.
Where is Creative Minds Learning Center?
1092 US Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. The nearest other daycare we list is Eic Pasquotank/Camden Head Start Center, 0.8 miles away.