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Morehead City, NC 28557 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Early Learning Center
- capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About The Early Learning Center
The Early Learning Center is a child care center in Morehead City, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 726-0651 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $199 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.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$129
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for The Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #16000225
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Dec 19, 2025
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. Two (2) staff members did not have a medical report on file prior to employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
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 Jun 25, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Early Learning Center
Is The Early Learning Center licensed?
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.
When was The Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 The Early Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 726-0651 to confirm.
How much does The Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 726-0651 to ask.
What is The Early Learning Center's phone number?
(252) 726-0651.
Where is The Early Learning Center?
900 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network 73, 0.7 miles away.