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J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 111
- a week, county median
- $147
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About J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool
J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 111 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
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
- 111 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 514-6460 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 111 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $147 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$200
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$167
Home daycare$164
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 111 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #25000519
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 9 visits
- May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 9, 2026
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
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 Dec 2, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). M.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2023Inspection1 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool
Is J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool care for?
111, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 514-6460 to confirm.
How much does J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 514-6460 to ask.
What is J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(252) 514-6460.
Where is J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool?
1700 Cobb Street, New Bern, NC 28560. The nearest other daycare we list is Duffyfield Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.