OUT OF THE BOX CHILDCARE CENTER
EDENTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address701B NORTH BROAD STREET EDENTON, NC 27932 (252) 482-2800
CountyChowan
Phone(252) 482-2800
Operating details
Capacity31
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 14, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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701B NORTH BROAD STREET EDENTON, NC 27932 (252) 482-2800, EDENTON, NC 27932
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/14/2026
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- Medium-High4
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2026
- Medium-High risk7/14/2026
.1102(c) — Violation #1048
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. Training certificates maintained on file for four employees verified that CPR training completed was obtained through an agency that is not approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee completed CPR training within 90 days of employment as required. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/14/2026
.1102(d) — Violation #1049
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. Training certificates maintained on file for four employees verified that first aid training completed was obtained through an agency that is not approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee completed CPR training within 90 days of employment as required. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 107/14/2026
10A NCAC 09 .1102(c — Violation #1893
Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. A review of training certificates on file verified that four employees completed first aid/CPR training through an online training program. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/9/2026
.1005(b)(5) — Violation #444
A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. A schedule listing the field trip to Colonial Park was not posted in the participating classroom or in the center today. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/9/2026
.1005(b)(6) — Violation #481
A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list with names of preschool children participating on the field trip was not left at the center today. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 156/9/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) — Violation #536
Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. Milk served to children was observed on top of a cubby from 11:30am to 12:50pm, losing adequate temperature prior to serving to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 156/9/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) — Violation #618
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. Containers of food was placed on the diaper changing table prior to serving to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/9/2026
GS 110-91(13) — Violation #1106
Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. Ten preschool children were transported on a field trip were not placed in the appropriate individual device for their ages. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 106/9/2026
10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) — Violation #1123
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. Two asthma inhalers were observed on the floor of a vehicle that is accessible to children used to transport for a field trip. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/9/2026
.1003(i)(j) — Violation #1125
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One permission slip on file for a preschool child participating in a field trip today did not include where the child was being transport. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$815/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: EDENTON, Chowan County
- Capacity: 31
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 5
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