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Saint James Day Care & Preschool

1011 Orange Street, Newport, NC 28570
capacity
95
a week, county median
$199
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About Saint James Day Care & Preschool

Saint James Day Care & Preschool is a child care center in Newport, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
95 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
Capacity95 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Saint James Day Care & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Carteret County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

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 Saint James Day Care & Preschool

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#16000019
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

  4. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024

  2. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 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 Saint James Day Care & Preschool

Is Saint James Day Care & Preschool licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was Saint James Day Care & Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saint James Day Care & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Saint James Day Care & Preschool care for?

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

Does Saint James Day Care & Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Saint James Day Care & Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 223-3191 to confirm.

How much does Saint James Day Care & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 223-3191 to ask.

What is Saint James Day Care & Preschool's phone number?

(252) 223-3191.

Where is Saint James Day Care & Preschool?

1011 Orange Street, Newport, NC 28570. The nearest other daycare we list is Carteret Preschool Center, 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).