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2450 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC
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Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I
- licensed capacity
- 35
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
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About
About Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I
Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 35 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $200 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$200
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$167
Home daycare$164
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #25000632
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
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 2, 2026
- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Inspection5 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 Jun 26, 2025
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 Jun 26, 2025
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 26, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
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 26, 2025
- May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
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 Apr 15, 2025
Show 5 earlier visits
Feb 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 3, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
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 Dec 30, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
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 Oct 31, 2024
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 Oct 31, 2024
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
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Aug 13, 2024Inspection3 rules 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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
Each child under the age of 12 months was not given supervised tummy time positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert each day.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I
Is Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 9 of 15 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 Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I care for?
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 631-5300 to ask.
What is Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I's phone number?
(252) 631-5300.
Where is Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I?
590 NC Hwy 55 W, New Bern, NC 28562. The nearest other daycare we list is Excel Learning Center New Construction, 3.1 miles away.