Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I

NEW BERN, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity35
Est. price$750/mo

Contact information

Address590 NC HWY 55 W NEW BERN, NC 28562 (252) 631-5300

CityNEW BERN, NC 28562

CountyCraven

Phone(252) 631-5300

Operating details

Capacity35

License dateJanuary 2, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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590 NC HWY 55 W NEW BERN, NC 28562 (252) 631-5300, 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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/18/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 105/18/2026

    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. The last fire inspection was dated 11/22/24. A current fire inspection was not available. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk5/18/2026

    .0713(a)(10) — Violation #319

    Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation of the staff/child ratio for space #4 was not posted. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk5/18/2026

    GS 110-91(12) — Violation #415

    A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted in space #4. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk5/18/2026

    .0802(g)(1 — Violation #853

    Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident report log on file was not up to date. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk5/18/2026

    .0604(u) — Violation #1811

    Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill with completed on 12/11/25 and a shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/1/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk5/18/2026

    .0607(e) — Violation #1824

    The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan has not been updated to reflect current information. 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.

6Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$750/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: 35
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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