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Excel Learning Centers #III

700 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
licensed capacity
98
a week, county median
$199
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About Excel Learning Centers #III

Excel Learning Centers #III is a licensed child care center in Morehead City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 98 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 7 rules across 5 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
98 children

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Programs

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Excel Learning Centers #III has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Carteret County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$131

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 #III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
98 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#16000214
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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.

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  1. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 28, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 Jun 11, 2026

  3. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 22, 2025Inspection2 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 Jan 5, 2026

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

  5. Jun 25, 2025Inspection2 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 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025

  6. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025

  8. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

  10. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo 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 #III

Is Excel Learning Centers #III licensed?

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

When was Excel Learning Centers #III last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 #III care for?

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

Does Excel Learning Centers #III accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Excel Learning Centers #III's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 247-4831 to confirm.

How much does Excel Learning Centers #III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 247-4831 to ask.

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

(252) 247-4831.

Where is Excel Learning Centers #III?

700 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC 28557.

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