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Hobbton Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 20
- a week, county median
- $109
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About Hobbton Early Learning Center
Hobbton Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Newton Grove, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 354-2874 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hobbton Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Sampson County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$137
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$147
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Hobbton Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #82000273
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Hobbton Early Learning Center
Is Hobbton Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hobbton Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hobbton Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Hobbton Early Learning Center care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Hobbton Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hobbton Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 354-2874 to confirm.
How much does Hobbton Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 354-2874 to ask.
What is Hobbton Early Learning Center's phone number?
(910) 354-2874.
Where is Hobbton Early Learning Center?
12361 Hobbton Hwy, Newton Grove, NC 28366. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2, 4.6 miles away.