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The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy

New Bern, NC 28560 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
10
a week, county median
$177
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About The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy

The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy is a licensed home daycare in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Craven County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Craven County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$167
Home daycare$164

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$93

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 The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
10 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#25000639
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Oct 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

  3. Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

  4. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 2, 2025InspectionNo 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 The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy

Is The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Peculiar Patch Learning Academy care for?

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

Does The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 283-8519 to confirm.

How much does The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 283-8519 to ask.

What is The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy's phone number?

(252) 283-8519.

Where is The Peculiar Patch Learning Academy?

New Bern, NC 28560. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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