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Tabor City, NC 28463 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Edu-Care Preschool Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $139
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About
About Edu-Care Preschool Center
Edu-Care Preschool Center is a licensed child care center in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Edu-Care Preschool Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $139 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$139
Home daycare$112
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$95
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$91
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$134
State record
Inspection reports for Edu-Care Preschool Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #2455045
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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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- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
Corrected during the visit
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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024
May 8, 2024Inspection4 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.
Corrected during the visit
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
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
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Edu-Care Preschool Center
Is Edu-Care Preschool Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Edu-Care Preschool Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Edu-Care Preschool Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Edu-Care Preschool Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Edu-Care Preschool Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Edu-Care Preschool Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Edu-Care Preschool Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 653-5506 to ask.
What is Edu-Care Preschool Center's phone number?
(910) 653-5506.
Where is Edu-Care Preschool Center?
10741 James B White Hwy S, Whiteville, NC 28472. The nearest other daycare we list is Williams Township Pre-K, 0.4 miles away.