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Early Childhood Center

312 West Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 274014.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$227

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About Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Guilford County has a median price of $227 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.
Guilford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$227
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$194

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 Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#41000652
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 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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See all 7 visits
  1. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  2. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025

  4. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2024

  7. Oct 11, 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 Early Childhood Center

Is Early Childhood Center licensed?

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

When was Early Childhood Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Early Childhood Center care for?

160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 378-6093 to ask.

What is Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(336) 378-6093.

Where is Early Childhood Center?

312 West Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Ones Child Development Training Center International, 0.4 miles away.

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