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Duffyfield Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 150
- a week, county median
- $147
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About
About Duffyfield Child Development Center
Duffyfield Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 637-4119 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Duffyfield Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $147 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 Duffyfield Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #2555022
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection4 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 Dec 20, 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 Dec 20, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Duffyfield Child Development Center
Is Duffyfield Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Duffyfield Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Duffyfield Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Duffyfield Child Development Center care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Duffyfield Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Duffyfield Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 637-4119 to confirm.
How much does Duffyfield Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 637-4119 to ask.
What is Duffyfield Child Development Center's phone number?
(252) 637-4119.
Where is Duffyfield Child Development Center?
1200 Myrtle Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560. The nearest other daycare we list is Day Care, 0.5 miles away.