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Excel Learning Centers #11

168 Queen's Creek Road, Swansboro, NC 285843.8· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
201
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About Excel Learning Centers #11

Excel Learning Centers #11 is a licensed child care center in Swansboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 201 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 10 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
201 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity201 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Excel Learning Centers #11 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $203 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.
Onslow County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$161

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

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 #11

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
201 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67001184
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 20 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Jul 9, 2026Inspection4 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 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026

  2. Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

  4. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Aug 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

  7. Mar 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 17, 2025

  8. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025

  9. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025

  10. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 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 Aug 12, 2024

  3. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • 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 May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 30, 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 May 30, 2024

  6. May 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024

    • 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 May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 30, 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 May 30, 2024

  7. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024

  9. Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

  11. Oct 21, 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 #11

Is Excel Learning Centers #11 licensed?

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

When was Excel Learning Centers #11 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excel Learning Centers #11 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 11 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 #11 care for?

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

Does Excel Learning Centers #11 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Excel Learning Centers #11's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Excel Learning Centers #11 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 325-0124 to ask.

What is Excel Learning Centers #11's phone number?

(910) 325-0124.

Where is Excel Learning Centers #11?

168 Queen's Creek Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. The nearest other daycare we list is Queens Creek Pre-K, under 0.1 miles away.

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