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Old Dock Elementary

12489 New Britton Hwy East, Whiteville, NC 28472
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$116
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About Old Dock Elementary

Old Dock Elementary is a licensed child care center in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Old Dock Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $116 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Columbus County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Old Dock Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#24000133
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 Feb 5, 2026

  2. Feb 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 22, 2024Inspection2 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 Mar 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

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 Old Dock Elementary

Is Old Dock Elementary licensed?

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

When was Old Dock Elementary last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Old Dock Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Old Dock Elementary care for?

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

Does Old Dock Elementary accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Old Dock Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 642-2084 to confirm.

How much does Old Dock Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 642-2084 to ask.

What is Old Dock Elementary's phone number?

(910) 642-2084.

Where is Old Dock Elementary?

12489 New Britton Hwy East, Whiteville, NC 28472. The nearest other daycare we list is Williams Township Pre-K, 9.9 miles away.

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