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Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center

309 North Elm Street, Williamston, NC 27892
licensed capacity
25
a week, county median
$129

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About Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center

Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center is a licensed child care center in Williamston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Martin County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Martin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$182
Home daycare$143

Toddler

Center$116
Home daycare$115

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$86

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 Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#58000112
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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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See all 9 visits
  1. Apr 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026

  2. Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

  4. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

    • 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

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

  6. Jan 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      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

  7. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

  9. Nov 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

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 Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center

Is Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center licensed?

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

When was Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center care for?

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

Does Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 802-4138 to confirm.

How much does Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 802-4138 to ask.

What is Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center's phone number?

(252) 802-4138.

Where is Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center?

309 North Elm Street, Williamston, NC 27892. The nearest other daycare we list is Memorial Baptist Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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