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Opening Doors Preschool II

201 South Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 284723.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
198
a week, county median
$139

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About Opening Doors Preschool II

Opening Doors Preschool II is a licensed child care center in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 198 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
198 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity198 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Opening Doors Preschool II has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $139 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 Opening Doors Preschool II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
198 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#24000141
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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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See all 7 visits
  1. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

  4. Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

  6. Nov 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 5, 2023Inspection4 rules 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 Dec 18, 2023

    • 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 Dec 18, 2023

    • 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.

      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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Questions about Opening Doors Preschool II

Is Opening Doors Preschool II licensed?

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

When was Opening Doors Preschool II last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Opening Doors Preschool II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Opening Doors Preschool II care for?

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

Does Opening Doors Preschool II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Opening Doors Preschool II's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 642-2460 to confirm.

How much does Opening Doors Preschool II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 642-2460 to ask.

What is Opening Doors Preschool II's phone number?

(910) 642-2460.

Where is Opening Doors Preschool II?

201 South Lee Street, Whiteville, NC 28472. The nearest other daycare we list is Abundance of Love Adlt Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

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