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Teachable Moments Child Development Center

4355-C Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 285403.6· 45 reviews
licensed capacity
113
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203
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About Teachable Moments Child Development Center

Teachable Moments Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 113 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
113 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity113 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Teachable Moments Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $203 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 Teachable Moments Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
113 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67001085
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Sep 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  2. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Apr 24, 2026

    • 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 Apr 24, 2026

  5. Oct 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were completed but they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

  6. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

  10. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

  3. Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024

  4. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Teachable Moments Child Development Center

Is Teachable Moments Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Teachable Moments Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Teachable Moments Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Teachable Moments Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Teachable Moments Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Teachable Moments Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Teachable Moments Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 938-1160 to ask.

What is Teachable Moments Child Development Center's phone number?

(910) 938-1160.

Where is Teachable Moments Child Development Center?

4355-C Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning With Loki, 0.6 miles away.

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