Academy Child Care Center LLC - Whiteville NC Four Star Center License

109 Leslie Newsome Ave , Whiteville NC 28472
(910) 788-1940

About the Provider

Description:

Academy Childcare Center has recently opened a new daycare facility that has been awarded three stars. This exciting development offers families in the community a safe and nurturing environment for their young children. The center is designed to provide a range of age-appropriate activities that promote learning and social interaction among kids. Parents can feel confident knowing their little ones will be cared for by trained staff who prioritize the well-being and growth of each child. The three-star rating reflects the center's commitment to maintaining high standards in early childhood education and care. Families looking for a reliable daycare option will find Academy Childcare Center to be a promising choice for their children's early development and care needs.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 24000178
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • Rate Range 150-170
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time
  • Schools Served: Whiteville NC
  • Current License Issue Date: 2025-04-08
  • 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
2026-05-01 Unannounced Inspection No 0625-346A
2026-03-19 Unannounced Inspection No 0326-028L
2026-03-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-03-12 Violation 209 GS 110-91(1)&(4-5)
Children used space that was not approved. On March 2, 2026 children were being cared for in the lobby of the center.
2026-03-12 Violation 544 .0510(f)
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. On March 2, 2026, children under the age of 3 participated in screen time activities.
2026-03-12 Violation 526 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b)
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was not posted in the kitchen to be easily seen by food preparation staff. The menu posted for parents was not dated.
2026-03-12 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation was not documented for a staff member hired on 11/24/25 and a staff member hired on 12/1/25.
2026-03-12 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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. First Aid certification expired in February 2026 for two (2) staff members.
2026-03-12 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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. CPR certification expired in February 2026 for two (2) staff members.
2026-03-12 Violation 1805 G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r)
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This is a repeat violation from 10/2/25.
2026-03-12 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Completion of Health and Safety topics was not documented for one staff member.
2026-01-30 Unannounced Inspection No 0625-346A
2025-12-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0625-346A
2025-12-03 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. A staff member had a expired qualification letter. The staff member must have a valid qualifying letter on file by December 17, 2025, to eligible to work.
2025-10-02 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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