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Excel Learning Centers #8

1 Office Park Drive, Jacksonville, NC 285464.4· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
233
a week, county median
$203

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About Excel Learning Centers #8

Excel Learning Centers #8 is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 233 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 9 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
233 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity233 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Excel Learning Centers #8 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).

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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 #8

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
233 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67001178
See the state's record

Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Jun 29, 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 Jun 29, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

  3. Mar 4, 2026Inspection2 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.

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026

  4. Jul 9, 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

  5. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

  7. Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

  2. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024

  7. Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024

  8. Feb 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

  9. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2023

  11. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2023

  12. Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024

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 Excel Learning Centers #8

Is Excel Learning Centers #8 licensed?

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

When was Excel Learning Centers #8 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excel Learning Centers #8 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 11 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 #8 care for?

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

Does Excel Learning Centers #8 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Excel Learning Centers #8's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 577-3207 to confirm.

How much does Excel Learning Centers #8 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 577-3207 to ask.

What is Excel Learning Centers #8's phone number?

(910) 577-3207.

Where is Excel Learning Centers #8?

1 Office Park Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546. The nearest other daycare we list is Excel Learning Centers #9, 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).