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Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy

13587 Highway 481, Enfield, NC 27823
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$111

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About Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy

Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy is a licensed child care center in Enfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Halifax County has a median price of $111 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.
Halifax County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$174
Home daycare$143

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$111
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$60
Home daycare$69

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 Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#42000272
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

  2. Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  3. Mar 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Ms.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ms.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 3, 2024Inspection3 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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 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 May 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 May 8, 2024

  6. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 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 Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy

Is Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy licensed?

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

When was Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 445-5455 to confirm.

How much does Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 445-5455 to ask.

What is Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy's phone number?

(252) 445-5455.

Where is Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy?

13587 Highway 481, Enfield, NC 27823. The nearest other daycare we list is Miss Nancy's Child Care Center, 1.5 miles away.

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