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Beulaville, NC 28518 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Once Upon A Time
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About Once Upon A Time
Once Upon A Time is a licensed child care center in Beulaville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 6 rules across 3 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Once Upon A Time has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Duplin County has a median price of $131 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$131
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$131
Home daycare$123
Preschool
Center$126
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$68
Home daycare$69
State record
Inspection reports for Once Upon A Time
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #31000207
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Sep 23, 2025
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Once Upon A Time
Is Once Upon A Time licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Once Upon A Time last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Once Upon A Time had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Once Upon A Time care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Once Upon A Time accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Once Upon A Time's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Once Upon A Time cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 298-5070 to ask.
What is Once Upon A Time's phone number?
(910) 298-5070.
Where is Once Upon A Time?
406 South Jackson St, Beulaville, NC 28518. The nearest other daycare we list is Beulaville Presbyterian Preschool, 0.2 miles away.