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Wages Buck Swamp Center
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
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About
About Wages Buck Swamp Center
Wages Buck Swamp Center is a licensed child care center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wages Buck Swamp Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wayne County has a median price of $153 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$153
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$138
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$125
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for Wages Buck Swamp Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #96000619
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
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
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 Oct 3, 2024
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
May 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 May 13, 2024
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Wages Buck Swamp Center
Is Wages Buck Swamp Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Wages Buck Swamp Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wages Buck Swamp Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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 Wages Buck Swamp Center care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Wages Buck Swamp Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wages Buck Swamp Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wages Buck Swamp Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 580-1796 to ask.
What is Wages Buck Swamp Center's phone number?
(919) 580-1796.
Where is Wages Buck Swamp Center?
445 Buck Swamp Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530. The nearest other daycare we list is Wages Belfast Center, 1.7 miles away.