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Excel Learning Centers #13

1001 Rhodes Avenue, Burgaw, NC 284254.0· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Excel Learning Centers #13

Excel Learning Centers #13 is a licensed child care center in Burgaw, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 155 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 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
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
155 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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 capacity155 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Excel Learning Centers #13 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pender County has a median price of $199 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.
Pender County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$157

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$138
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$73
Home daycare$82

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 #13

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
155 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#71000252
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 8, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Accurate records were not maintained for all children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

  2. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 28, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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 Feb 10, 2026

    • 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 Feb 10, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

  5. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Aug 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

  7. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025

  9. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      The center did not report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Mats were not properly stored.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

  2. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 5, 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 #13

Is Excel Learning Centers #13 licensed?

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

When was Excel Learning Centers #13 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excel Learning Centers #13 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 #13 care for?

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

Does Excel Learning Centers #13 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Excel Learning Centers #13's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Excel Learning Centers #13 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 259-3411 to ask.

What is Excel Learning Centers #13's phone number?

(910) 259-3411.

Where is Excel Learning Centers #13?

1001 Rhodes Avenue, Burgaw, NC 28425. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Town Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.

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