Seaside Academy Childcare
RICHLANDS, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address9050 Richlands Highway RICHLANDS, NC 28574 (910) 333-0373
CountyOnslow
Phone(910) 333-0373
Operating details
Capacity60
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 16, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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9050 Richlands Highway RICHLANDS, NC 28574 (910) 333-0373, RICHLANDS, NC 28574
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
- 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: 5/26/2026
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- Medium-High4
- Medium2
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- Low0
2026
- Medium risk5/26/2026
.0605(q) — Violation #859
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not completed for April 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/26/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1034
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. This information needs to updated for all staff. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/26/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1035
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for all staff need to be updated. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/26/2026
.0607(f) — Violation #1825
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. EPR is not in place to be reviewed with staff. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/26/2026
.0607(b) — Violation #1827
The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. EPR training not able to be verified for Assistant Administrator and Administrator has not completed EPR training. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 105/26/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0601(f) — Violation #1955
The child care center was not free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7). According the the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, enrollment information has not been completed for this facility. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 105/26/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0601(f) — Violation #1959
The child care center was not free of asbestos hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-444(2) and 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4). According the the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids website, enrollment information has not been completed for this facility. 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
$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: RICHLANDS, Onslow County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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