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Winterville, NC 28590 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $208
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About Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center
Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Winterville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pitt County has a median price of $208 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$208
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$182
Home daycare$149
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #74000912
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 26 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Safety and hazards 5
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 4
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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Sep 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
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
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 12, 2026
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
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 Apr 15, 2025
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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
Jan 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
Oct 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2024
Jul 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center
Is Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 13 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 215-0604 to ask.
What is Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center's phone number?
(252) 215-0604.
Where is Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool & Childcare Center?
208 Laurie Ellis Road, Winterville, NC 28590. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids-R-Us 3 School Age Program, 0.1 miles away.