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Excel Learning Centers #7

2450 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 285623.5· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
402
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200

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About Excel Learning Centers #7

Excel Learning Centers #7 is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 402 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 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
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
402 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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 capacity402 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Excel Learning Centers #7 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 #7

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
402 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#25000600
See the state's record

Summary

30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 30 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

    • 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 Jun 24, 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 Jun 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

  3. Jun 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

    • 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 Jun 24, 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 Jun 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

  4. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026

  6. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
  1. Jan 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026

    • 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 Jan 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 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 Jan 28, 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 Jan 28, 2026

  2. Jan 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026

    • 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 Jan 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 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 Jan 28, 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 Jan 28, 2026

  3. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

  7. Sep 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

  8. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Dec 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 Dec 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024

  11. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024

  13. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jan 4, 2024Inspection3 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 Jan 12, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024

  18. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Nov 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

  20. Nov 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 #7

Is Excel Learning Centers #7 licensed?

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

When was Excel Learning Centers #7 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excel Learning Centers #7 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 12 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 #7 care for?

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

Does Excel Learning Centers #7 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Excel Learning Centers #7's hours?

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

How much does Excel Learning Centers #7 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 633-2505 to ask.

What is Excel Learning Centers #7's phone number?

(252) 633-2505.

Where is Excel Learning Centers #7?

2450 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562. The nearest other daycare we list is Excel Learning Center New Construction, 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).