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Havelock, NC 28532 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kidz Choice Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
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About
About Kidz Choice Learning Center
Kidz Choice Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Havelock, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kidz Choice Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $200 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 Kidz Choice Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #25000578
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 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 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026
Jul 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
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).
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child was restrained as a form of discipline.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
Aug 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
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 Aug 13, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. A.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
Apr 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 Apr 23, 2024
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 23, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A child was observed sleeping in a crib and upon review of the safe sleep chart, there was not any documentation to reflect the times the child had been sleeping.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kidz Choice Learning Center
Is Kidz Choice Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kidz Choice Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kidz Choice Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Kidz Choice Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kidz Choice Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kidz Choice Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kidz Choice Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 665-8999 to ask.
What is Kidz Choice Learning Center's phone number?
(252) 665-8999.
Where is Kidz Choice Learning Center?
101 Speight Street, Havelock, NC 28532. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #74, 0.4 miles away.