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Gwen's Childcare

Jacksonville, NC 28540 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$161

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About Gwen's Childcare

Gwen's Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gwen's Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Onslow County has a median price of $161 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 Gwen's Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67000931
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

  3. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

  5. Mar 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

  6. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 18, 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 Gwen's Childcare

Is Gwen's Childcare licensed?

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

When was Gwen's Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gwen's Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Gwen's Childcare care for?

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

Does Gwen's Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Gwen's Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 939-5391 to confirm.

How much does Gwen's Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 939-5391 to ask.

What is Gwen's Childcare's phone number?

(910) 939-5391.

Where is Gwen's Childcare?

Jacksonville, NC 28540. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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