MORTON PRE-K
JACKSONVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address485 OLD 30 ROAD JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546 (910) 353-0930
CountyOnslow
Phone(910) 353-0930
Operating details
Capacity54
License dateMarch 13, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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485 OLD 30 ROAD JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546 (910) 353-0930, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
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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: 3/11/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 153/11/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) — Violation #808
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were two ant hills, one in the mulch by the black barrier surrounding the climbing structure near the fence and one was by the back corner sandbox near the chain-link fence. The black barrier that surrounds the climbing structure has broken near the shade area. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/11/2026
GS 110-91(11) — Violation #1053
On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. Staff member D. Grady did not have administration of medication available for review and staff member T. Campbell did not have any of the health and safety trainings available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 103/11/2026
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. One child L. Cofer did not have an immunization record on file available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/11/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Only two lockdown or shelter-in-place drills have been recorded this year, September 5, 2025 and March 4, 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
$712/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: JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County
- Capacity: 54
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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