EXCEL LEARNING CENTERS #7

NEW BERN, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity402
Est. price$733/mo

Contact information

Address2450 NEUSE BLVD NEW BERN, NC 28562 (252) 633-2505

CityNEW BERN, NC 28562

CountyCraven

Phone(252) 633-2505

Operating details

Capacity402

SubsidiesY

License dateFebruary 20, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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2450 NEUSE BLVD NEW BERN, NC 28562 (252) 633-2505, NEW BERN, NC 28562

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026

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  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

    .0604(t) — Violation #805

    Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not conducted from January 2026 through May 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk6/16/2026

    .0605(q) — Violation #859

    Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed from December 2025 through May 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

    GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321

    Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three (3) out of twelve (12) children’s records reviewed did not have a health assessment on file before or within 30 days after admission. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk6/16/2026

    .0604(u) — Violation #1811

    Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced from January 2026 through May 2026. 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.

4Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$733/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: 402
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 5

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