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New Beginnings Child Care Center III

120 Terry Lee Lanier Drive, Jacksonville, NC 285463.8· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
203
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About New Beginnings Child Care Center III

New Beginnings Child Care Center III is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 203 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 10 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
203 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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 capacity203 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

New Beginnings Child Care Center III has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $203 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.
Onslow County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$161

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

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 New Beginnings Child Care Center III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
203 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67001032
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 16 visits · 27 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

  2. Apr 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 Apr 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

  3. Oct 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

  4. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

  6. Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

  8. Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 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 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025

  9. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 30, 2024Inspection8 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      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 Nov 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2024

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Sep 9, 2024Inspection1 rule 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 Nov 6, 2024

  2. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024

  6. Mar 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

    • 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 Mar 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 Mar 22, 2024

  7. Oct 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 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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Questions about New Beginnings Child Care Center III

Is New Beginnings Child Care Center III licensed?

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

When was New Beginnings Child Care Center III last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has New Beginnings Child Care Center III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 10 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 New Beginnings Child Care Center III care for?

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

Does New Beginnings Child Care Center III accept child care subsidies?

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

What are New Beginnings Child Care Center III's hours?

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

How much does New Beginnings Child Care Center III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 219-8633 to ask.

What is New Beginnings Child Care Center III's phone number?

(910) 219-8633.

Where is New Beginnings Child Care Center III?

120 Terry Lee Lanier Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546. The nearest other daycare we list is Brighter Beginnings Child Development Center, 0.9 miles away.

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