The Early Learning Center - Morehead City NC Four Star Center License

900 ARENDELL STREET , MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557
(252) 726-0651

About the Provider

Description: The Early Learning Center is a loving, caring Christian day care center. It is non-profit. Chapel is held every Wednesday with the minister. There are low child/staff ratios. Creative Curriculum is used by the state-credentialed teachers. The classrooms are electronically monitored. The facilities are new and well-maintained.

Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 16000137
  • Capacity: 58
  • Age Range: 1 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-02-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-16 Violation 842 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b)
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One (1) diaper cream in Space three(3) did not have written authorization from a child's parent.
2023-02-16 Violation 843 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d)
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Two (2) diaper creams in Space One (1) and three (3) diaper creams in Space Three (3) were administered after their expiration dates.
2023-02-16 Violation 844 .0803(2)(a)
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Diazepam prescribed to a child was not in the original labeled container.
2022-11-30 Announced Inspection No
2022-09-23 Announced Inspection No
2022-09-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-09-22 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills have not been practiced every three months; an emergency drill has not been conducted in over three (3) months.
2022-06-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-06-23 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The large red playhouse in outdoor space one (1) has large areas of chipped paint and exposed chipped wood around the windows and inside on the walls.
2021-10-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-10-07 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Four staff members did not have a valid qualification letter on file.
2021-10-07 Violation 1044 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o)
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). Four staff members have expired qualification letters.
2020-10-22 Unannounced Inspection No
2020-05-29 Unannounced Inspection No

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