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Dayspring School Age Center

420 First Street, New Bern, NC 285605.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$80
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About Dayspring School Age Center

Dayspring School Age Center is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dayspring School Age Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $80 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.
Craven County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$167
Home daycare$164

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$93

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 Dayspring School Age Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
50 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#25000532
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 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. Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 20, 2026

  2. Jul 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026

  3. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025

  5. Jun 23, 2025Inspection2 rules 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 Jun 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Jun 25, 2025

  6. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Oct 24, 2024

  7. Jun 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 18, 2024

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Dayspring School Age Center

Is Dayspring School Age Center licensed?

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

When was Dayspring School Age Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dayspring School Age Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 8 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.

How many children can Dayspring School Age Center care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Dayspring School Age Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dayspring School Age Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dayspring School Age Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 635-9996 to ask.

What is Dayspring School Age Center's phone number?

(252) 635-9996.

Where is Dayspring School Age Center?

420 First Street, New Bern, NC 28560. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Scholars Academy, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).