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Ma Puddins Childcare

304 Hill Street, Rocky Mount, NC 278013.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$190

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About Ma Puddins Childcare

Ma Puddins Childcare is a licensed child care center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 15 rules across 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity81 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ma Puddins Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Edgecombe County has a median price of $190 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.
Edgecombe County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$190
Home daycare$143

Toddler

Center$147
Home daycare$137

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$67
Home daycare$67

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 Ma Puddins Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#33000505
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026

  4. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 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

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025

  6. Mar 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. M.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. M.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 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. M.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

  7. Jul 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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. T.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 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. T.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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. T.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

  8. Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Ma Puddins Childcare

Is Ma Puddins Childcare licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Ma Puddins Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ma Puddins Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Ma Puddins Childcare care for?

81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Ma Puddins Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Ma Puddins Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ma Puddins Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 316-8784 to ask.

What is Ma Puddins Childcare's phone number?

(252) 316-8784.

Where is Ma Puddins Childcare?

304 Hill Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist School, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).