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Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center

4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472
licensed capacity
58
a week, county median
$139

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About Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center

Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center is a licensed child care center in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 58 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 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
58 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
Licensed capacity58 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $139 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Infant

Center$139
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$95

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$91

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$134

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 Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
58 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#24000012
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 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. Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

  2. Dec 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The NC Pre-K teacher does not meet the education requirements as specified for NC Pre-K programs.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      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 Dec 17, 2025

  3. Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 9, 2024Inspection7 rules 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 Apr 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Oct 20, 2023

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 Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center

Is Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center licensed?

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

When was Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center care for?

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

Does Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 642-7141 to confirm.

How much does Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 642-7141 to ask.

What is Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center's phone number?

(910) 642-7141.

Where is Southeastern Community College Child Dev. Center?

4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472. The nearest other daycare we list is Edu-Care Preschool Center #102, 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).