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Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center

540 A Riverside Drive, Eden, NC 27288
licensed capacity
100
a week, county median
$137

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About Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center

Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Eden, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rockingham County has a median price of $137 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Rockingham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$137
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$125
Home daycare$115

Preschool

Center$93
Home daycare$121

School age

Center$50
Home daycare$72

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 Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#79000323
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 10, 2025Inspection5 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 Dec 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • 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 Dec 22, 2025

    • 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

  3. May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 May 28, 2025

    • 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

  4. Dec 19, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • 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 Dec 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

  5. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 18, 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 Jan 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 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 Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center

Is Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 864-4024 to confirm.

How much does Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 864-4024 to ask.

What is Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center's phone number?

(336) 864-4024.

Where is Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center?

540 A Riverside Drive, Eden, NC 27288. The nearest other daycare we list is Pleasant View Academy, 0.7 miles away.

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