Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I
NEW BERN, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address590 NC HWY 55 W NEW BERN, NC 28562 (252) 631-5300
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.
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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
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/18/2026
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2026
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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
What parents actually pay
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