T. & G. # 3
114 East Pitt Street, Tarboro, NC
Think and Grow Child Care Center #4
- licensed capacity
- 90
- a week, county median
- $190
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About Think and Grow Child Care Center #4
Think and Grow Child Care Center #4 is a licensed child care center in Tarboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 563-5585 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Think and Grow Child Care Center #4 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Edgecombe County has a median price of $190 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$190
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$147
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$67
Home daycare$67
State record
Inspection reports for Think and Grow Child Care Center #4
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #33000510
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2026Inspection9 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. T.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
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 26, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
The number of children present was not within permit capacity.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
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 May 15, 2025
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 May 15, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
Jul 24, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Think and Grow Child Care Center #4
Is Think and Grow Child Care Center #4 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Think and Grow Child Care Center #4 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Think and Grow Child Care Center #4 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Think and Grow Child Care Center #4 care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Think and Grow Child Care Center #4 accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Think and Grow Child Care Center #4's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 563-5585 to confirm.
How much does Think and Grow Child Care Center #4 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 563-5585 to ask.
What is Think and Grow Child Care Center #4's phone number?
(252) 563-5585.
Where is Think and Grow Child Care Center #4?
201 Shirley Street, Tarboro, NC 27886. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Stones Child Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.