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Latitude Kids Care

1732 Racetrack Road, New Bern, NC 28562

capacity: 62
a week, county median: $200

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About Latitude Kids Care

Latitude Kids Care is a child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 9 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

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today: Not listed
Capacity: 62 children

Hours

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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
Capacity	62 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Latitude Kids Care 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).

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Craven County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Latitude Kids Care

License

Status: Operating; not a child care license
License type: Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity: 62 children
Ages: Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number: #25000584

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Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 17 visits · 49 rules in all · 43 corrected

Health, medication and illness 16
Safety and hazards 8
Staff training and qualifications 7
Supervision and ratios 6
Food and nutrition 5
Background checks 2
Discipline and child guidance 2
Records and paperwork 2
Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 19 visits

Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
  The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
- Background checks
  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).
  The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  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 Dec 17, 2025
- 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
- Food and nutrition
  The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
  The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
- Supervision and ratios
  Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
  The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2025Inspection1 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
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
  The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025

Show 9 earlier visits

Aug 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.
  The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
- Discipline and child guidance
  A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
  The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
Jul 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
  The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  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 Aug 8, 2025
- Supervision and ratios
  Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
  The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label.
  The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  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 Jul 30, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  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 Jul 30, 2025
- Safety and hazards
  Balloons were accessible to children.
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illness
  Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
  The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
  The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
- 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
  A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
  The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  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 23, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.
  The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
- Supervision and ratios
  Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
  The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
- Supervision and ratios
  Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
  The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
  The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  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 Jan 21, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
  The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Background checks
  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 administrator did not complete the ABCMS provider training, and complete facility roster of staff employed at the facility.
  The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  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.
  The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
  The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
  The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 15, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
- Health, medication and illness
  A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
- Safety and hazards
  Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
- Food and nutrition
  Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
- Supervision and ratios
  Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
- Building, equipment and play areas
  Children used space that was not approved.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  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.
  The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
  The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
- Staff training and qualifications
  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 Feb 22, 2024
- Food and nutrition
  Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
  The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  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 Feb 22, 2024
- Records and paperwork
  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 Feb 22, 2024
- Health, medication and illness
  Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
  The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
- 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
  A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
  The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
- Food and nutrition
  Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
  The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
- Food and nutrition
  Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
  The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratios
  Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
  The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
- Food and nutrition
  Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
  The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 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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