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Selma, NC 27576 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 39
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center
Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Selma, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 39 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Tuesday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sunday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
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
- 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 39 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
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 | 39 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 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$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$86
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 39 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000681
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
Corrected during the visit
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Show 3 earlier visits
Jun 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center
Is Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center care for?
39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Tuesday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sunday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 351-0109 to ask.
What is Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center's phone number?
(919) 351-0109.
Where is Rainbow Childcare and Learning Center?
107 West Waddell Street, Selma, NC 27576. The nearest other daycare we list is Kingdom Kids Childcare Center, 0.2 miles away.