Edu-Care Preschool Center #102
4881 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC
5.0· 1 review
Mary Kelly Daycare Home
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $112
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About Mary Kelly Daycare Home
Mary Kelly Daycare Home is a licensed home daycare in Chadbourn, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- 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 (910) 499-5007 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 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mary Kelly Daycare Home has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Columbus County has a median price of $112 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$139
Home daycare$112
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$95
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$91
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$134
State record
Inspection reports for Mary Kelly Daycare Home
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #2405173
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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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May 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
Jun 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The written schedule did not show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and/or include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest.
Corrected during the visit
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mary Kelly Daycare Home
Is Mary Kelly Daycare Home licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mary Kelly Daycare Home last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mary Kelly Daycare Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Mary Kelly Daycare Home care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mary Kelly Daycare Home accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mary Kelly Daycare Home's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 499-5007 to confirm.
How much does Mary Kelly Daycare Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 499-5007 to ask.
What is Mary Kelly Daycare Home's phone number?
(910) 499-5007.
Where is Mary Kelly Daycare Home?
Chadbourn, NC 28431. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.