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EduCare Learning Center

2381 NC Hwy 45 S, Plymouth, NC 279625.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154

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About EduCare Learning Center

EduCare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Plymouth, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 61 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 6 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
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
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 capacity61 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

EduCare Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Washington County has a median price of $154 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.
Washington County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$137

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$84

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 EduCare Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
61 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#94000133
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Jun 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

  4. Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 Feb 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026

  5. Mar 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

  6. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      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 Jul 15, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 11, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Apr 19, 2024

    • 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 Apr 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Apr 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Apr 19, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      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 Apr 18, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Apr 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Apr 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

  5. Oct 12, 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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Questions about EduCare Learning Center

Is EduCare Learning Center licensed?

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

When was EduCare Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has EduCare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 EduCare Learning Center care for?

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

Does EduCare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are EduCare Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does EduCare Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 791-0552 to ask.

What is EduCare Learning Center's phone number?

(252) 791-0552.

Where is EduCare Learning Center?

2381 NC Hwy 45 S, Plymouth, NC 27962. The nearest other daycare we list is Emonnie's Little Angels, 0.9 miles away.

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