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Whiteville Primary School Preschool

805 Barbcrest Avenue, Whiteville, NC 28472
licensed capacity
75
a week, county median
$116

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About Whiteville Primary School Preschool

Whiteville Primary School Preschool is a licensed child care center in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Whiteville Primary School Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $116 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Columbus County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$139
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$95

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$91

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$134

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 Whiteville Primary School Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#24000111
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

  9. Nov 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

  10. Oct 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was restrained as a form of discipline.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025

  2. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 24, 2024

  4. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about Whiteville Primary School Preschool

Is Whiteville Primary School Preschool licensed?

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

When was Whiteville Primary School Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Whiteville Primary School Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Whiteville Primary School Preschool care for?

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

Does Whiteville Primary School Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Whiteville Primary School Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 642-4119 to confirm.

How much does Whiteville Primary School Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 642-4119 to ask.

What is Whiteville Primary School Preschool's phone number?

(910) 642-4119.

Where is Whiteville Primary School Preschool?

805 Barbcrest Avenue, Whiteville, NC 28472. The nearest other daycare we list is Opening Doors Preschool II, 0.8 miles away.

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