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Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center

161 Rivers Bldg Ecu, Greenville, NC 278585.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$208

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About Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center

Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Greenville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Nancy W. Darden Child Development 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.
Pitt County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#74000192
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 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. Apr 24, 2026Inspection4 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 May 6, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 May 6, 2026

  2. Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025

  3. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 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 May 16, 2025

  4. Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

  8. Oct 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

  9. Oct 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

  10. May 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024

    • 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 May 31, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

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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FAQ

Questions about Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center

Is Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 328-6926 to ask.

What is Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center's phone number?

(252) 328-6926.

Where is Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center?

161 Rivers Bldg Ecu, Greenville, NC 27858.

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