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Chadbourn, NC 28431 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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 professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
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
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
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
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
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
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
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
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
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
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
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
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
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
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
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
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
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Chadbourn, NC 28431 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 642-7141 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 642-7141 to ask.
(910) 642-7141.
4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472. The nearest other daycare we list is Edu-Care Preschool Center #102, 0.3 miles away.