THE CHILDRENS CENTER
ROCKY MOUNT, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address4230 GREEN HILLS ROAD ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804 (252) 937-9045
CountyNash
Phone(252) 937-9045
Operating details
Capacity31
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 27, 2020
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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4230 GREEN HILLS ROAD ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804 (252) 937-9045, ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804
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
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2026
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2026
- Medium risk3/17/2026
G.S. 110-91(6) — Violation #721
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There were three (3) metal stakes protruding from the black plastic border on the playground. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 103/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were several uncovered outlets on a power stip by the playground door in space #1. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/17/2026
.2820(b) — Violation #840
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. There was an unlocked top cabinet by the fridge in the kitchen that stored aerosol Febreeze and Wasp spray as well as Glass Plus cleaner. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 103/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. - There was no medication authorization form on-site for a child with Benadryl cream in space #2. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 103/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) — Violation #1323
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled 12/15/25 did not have the immunization report on file until 2/24/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/17/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There was no shelter-in-place or lockdown drill completed for his academic year until January 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$847/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: ROCKY MOUNT, Nash County
- Capacity: 31
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 6
What parents actually pay
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