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Discovery Place Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Discovery Place Child Care Center
Discovery Place Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Hampstead, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 8 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Place Child Care 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 Discovery Place Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #71000155
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection3 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 Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
- Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Place Child Care Center
Is Discovery Place Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Discovery Place Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Place Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Place Child Care Center care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Discovery Place Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovery Place Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Place Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 270-2229 to ask.
What is Discovery Place Child Care Center's phone number?
(910) 270-2229.
Where is Discovery Place Child Care Center?
704 NC Hwy 210 W, Hampstead, NC 28443. The nearest other daycare we list is South Topsail Elementary Preschool, 0.8 miles away.