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Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 198
- a week, county median
- $129
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About Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K
Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 198 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 198 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 346-6222 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $129 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$203
Home daycare$161
Toddler
Center$152
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 198 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #67001074
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2025
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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 Oct 18, 2023
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 Oct 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K
Is Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K care for?
198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 346-6222 to confirm.
How much does Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 346-6222 to ask.
What is Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K's phone number?
(910) 346-6222.
Where is Thompson Early Childhood Center Pre-K?
440 College Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540. The nearest other daycare we list is New River Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.