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Great Beginnings Child Development Center

1448 River Road, Winnabow, NC 284794.3· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
142
a week, county median
$184
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About Great Beginnings Child Development Center

Great Beginnings Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Winnabow, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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
142 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 capacity142 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Beginnings Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brunswick County has a median price of $184 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Brunswick County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$184
Home daycare$135

Toddler

Center$158
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$146
Home daycare$152

School age

Center$77
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 Great Beginnings Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
142 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#10000199
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Oct 14, 2025

  3. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

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 Great Beginnings Child Development Center

Is Great Beginnings Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Great Beginnings Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Great Beginnings Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Great Beginnings Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Great Beginnings Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Great Beginnings Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 383-0047 to confirm.

How much does Great Beginnings Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 383-0047 to ask.

What is Great Beginnings Child Development Center's phone number?

(910) 383-0047.

Where is Great Beginnings Child Development Center?

1448 River Road, Winnabow, NC 28479. The nearest other daycare we list is Foundations Early Learning Center #242, 0.6 miles away.

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