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Washington, NC 27889 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rising Stars Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- a week, county median
- $185
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About
About Rising Stars Learning Center
Rising Stars Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 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 19 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
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 940-1116 to confirm.
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 | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rising Stars Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Beaufort County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$135
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$78
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Rising Stars Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #07000251
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Safe sleep 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 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 Jun 23, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A license was bought, sold, or transferred by one person or entity to another.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
Jan 14, 2025Inspection4 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 Jan 27, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
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 Jan 27, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Inspection4 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 Sep 16, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Rising Stars Learning Center
Is Rising Stars Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Rising Stars Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rising Stars Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Rising Stars Learning Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rising Stars Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rising Stars Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 940-1116 to confirm.
How much does Rising Stars Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 940-1116 to ask.
What is Rising Stars Learning Center's phone number?
(252) 940-1116.
Where is Rising Stars Learning Center?
1516 W 5th St, Washington, NC 27889. The nearest other daycare we list is Care-O-World Enrichment Center, 0.3 miles away.