Mount Carmel H.E.L.P.S. Childcare Center
JACKSONVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2734 Commerce Road JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546 (910) 265-2609
CountyOnslow
Phone(910) 265-2609
Operating details
Capacity105
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 3, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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2734 Commerce Road JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546 (910) 265-2609, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546
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 large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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: 5/27/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 155/27/2026
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. Four fire ant hills were observed on the playground accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/27/2026
.0604(q) — Violation #858
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Four bags were accessible to a child in care who was 2 years of age. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/27/2026
.0605(k)(1 — Violation #1867
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Today, two inches of mulch was under the climbing structure over 18 inches high. The loose surfacing had weeds growing in the fall zone areas. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/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: 105
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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