Children's Castle Child Care
301 Yaupon Drive, Jacksonville, NC
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Sanctuary Childcare Center is a child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sanctuary Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $152 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
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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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member B.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
Corrected during the visit
Children used space that was not approved.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 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 Aug 27, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 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 Sep 8, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2024
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2024
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 Sep 8, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2024
15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a)
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE(g)
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
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FAQ
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.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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.
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 353-1753 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 353-1753 to ask.
(910) 353-1753.
1675 Piney Green Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546. The nearest other daycare we list is Just 4 Kids Drop-In Child Care, 0.8 miles away.