Levi Early Learning Preschool
6923 K Highway 70 E, Newport, NC
Karen's Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $172
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About
About Karen's Day Care
Karen's Day Care is a licensed home daycare in Newport, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 393-6946 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Karen's Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Carteret County has a median price of $172 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$199
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$129
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Karen's Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #16000138
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Karen's Day Care
Is Karen's Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Karen's Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karen's Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Karen's Day Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Karen's Day Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Karen's Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 393-6946 to confirm.
How much does Karen's Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 393-6946 to ask.
What is Karen's Day Care's phone number?
(252) 393-6946.
Where is Karen's Day Care?
Newport, NC 28570. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.