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KENANSVILLE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity58
Est. price$805/mo

Contact information

Address453 ROUTLEDGE RD KENANSVILLE, NC 28349 (910) 372-9066

CityKENANSVILLE, NC 28349

CountyDuplin

Phone(910) 372-9066

Operating details

Capacity58

SubsidiesY

License dateMay 1, 2019

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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  • Medium-High0
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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453 ROUTLEDGE RD KENANSVILLE, NC 28349 (910) 372-9066, KENANSVILLE, NC 28349

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. 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: 1/12/2026

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  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
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2026

  1. Medium risk1/12/2026

    .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.The infant caregiver had not been documenting visually sleep checks on the infants in care daily. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk1/12/2026

    .0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874

    The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff members had not signed the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk1/12/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member with a hire date of 10/9/25 had not completed the training within 90 days of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$805/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: KENANSVILLE, Duplin County
  • Capacity: 58
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 7

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