DRAGONFLIES' LEARNING CENTER, LLC

NEW BERN, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity78
Est. price$774/mo

Contact information

Address4147 DR MLK JR BLVD NEW BERN, NC 28562 (252) 514-0722

CityNEW BERN, NC 28562

CountyCraven

Phone(252) 514-0722

Operating details

Capacity78

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 2, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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4147 DR MLK JR BLVD NEW BERN, NC 28562 (252) 514-0722, NEW BERN, NC 28562

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 103/25/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106

    Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 2/6/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 103/25/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807

    A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a hole in the ground inside the corner of the concrete bike path on the preschool outdoor space causing a tripping hazard. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk3/25/2026

    .0606(g) — Violation #887

    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. An infant was observed sleeping in space #2 and documentation of visual sleep checks had not been completed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 103/25/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032

    Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 12/29/25 had a medical report on file dated 5/31/22. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk3/25/2026

    .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. Three staff members had certification of First Aid that expired 2/26 and current certification dated 3/21/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk3/25/2026

    .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. Three staff members had certification of CPR that expired 2/26 and current certification dated 3/21/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk3/25/2026

    .0801(b) — Violation #1834

    Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #2, a child enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for sickle cell anemia. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$774/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: NEW BERN, Craven County
  • Capacity: 78
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 5

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