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BATTLEBORO, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address5648 HWY 48 BATTLEBORO, NC 27809 (252) 314-4875
CountyNash
Phone(252) 314-4875
Operating details
Capacity12
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 11, 2017
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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5648 HWY 48 BATTLEBORO, NC 27809 (252) 314-4875, BATTLEBORO, NC 27809
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/17/2026
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 106/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) — Violation #104
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The center received a provisional inspection dated March 31, 2026. However, a superior rating was received during a re-inspection dated April 8, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/17/2026
.1102(c) — Violation #1048
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not complete the first aid training prior to the expiration date of January 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/17/2026
.1102(d) — Violation #1049
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not complete CPR training prior to the expiration date of the last training dated January 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/17/2026
.1102(f) — Violation #1065
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two staff members did not complete the training every three years. The training expired March 14, 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)
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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$898/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: BATTLEBORO, Nash County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 9
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