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Seaside Academy

531 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 285405.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$152
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About Seaside Academy

Seaside Academy is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Seaside Academy 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Onslow County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$161

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$146

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 Seaside Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67001191
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 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 Seaside Academy

Is Seaside Academy licensed?

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

When was Seaside Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Seaside Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Seaside Academy care for?

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

Does Seaside Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Seaside Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Seaside Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 381-0032 to ask.

What is Seaside Academy's phone number?

(910) 381-0032.

Where is Seaside Academy?

531 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28540. The nearest other daycare we list is Patty Cakes Child Care, 0.4 miles away.

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