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Excel Learning Centers #1

440 Pirates Road, New Bern, NC 28562
licensed capacity
199
a week, county median
$200
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About Excel Learning Centers #1

Excel Learning Centers #1 is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
199 children

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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 capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Excel Learning Centers #1 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Craven County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Excel Learning Centers #1

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#25000602
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Apr 30, 2026

  4. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

  6. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 17, 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 Excel Learning Centers #1

Is Excel Learning Centers #1 licensed?

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

When was Excel Learning Centers #1 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excel Learning Centers #1 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 11 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 Excel Learning Centers #1 care for?

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

Does Excel Learning Centers #1 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Excel Learning Centers #1's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 288-5181 to confirm.

How much does Excel Learning Centers #1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 288-5181 to ask.

What is Excel Learning Centers #1's phone number?

(252) 288-5181.

Where is Excel Learning Centers #1?

440 Pirates Road, New Bern, NC 28562. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonderland FCCH, 1.3 miles away.

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