Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Care-o-world Early Learning Center Winterville
Winterville, NC
· Pitt County
118 WEST FIRETOWER ROAD,
Winterville, NC 28590
Quick Facts
Capacity
107 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
Missing details such as rates or type of care? Suggest an update to help other families.
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
74000903
License Holder
PBLA, INC.
License Issued
Jun 2, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Outdoor play restricted to fenced area only.
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Care-o-world Early Learning Center Winterville. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
CARE-O-WORLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER WINTERVILLE is a Five Star Center License in WINTERVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 107 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- HoursNot listed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-30 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #3, a bottle of Children’s allergy cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution, 1mg antihistamine was stored in an unlocked bag hanging on a hook more than five feet above the floor. | |||
| 2026-07-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-318L |
| 2026-06-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-212L |
| 2026-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-212L |
| 2026-04-21 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member cut a child's fingernails with nail clippers and cut the child's finger in the process. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g) Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable. A staff member used hair products and fingernail clippers, they brought from home on, children in care. | |||
| 2026-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-24 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space # 3, a bottle of sunscreen was on file with written permission that expired on 9/5/25 and a container of Aquaphor was on file with written permission that expired on 12/2/25. | |||
| 2026-02-24 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. One of seven sleep charts reviewed, indicated a child on February 17, 2026 was checked at 2:43pm and the next check was at 3:00pm. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Five (5) children's information was missing a photograph. One child listed on transportation roster did not have emergency information available. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch surrounding the stationary climber on playground # 3 measured at five (5) inches at the perimeter of the enclosure rather than the required six (6) inches. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. The posted feeding plan for a 14 month old did not include modifications in consultation with the child's parent or health care provider to reflect changes in the child's needs as he or she develops. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of hair color spray was stored in the unlocked closet in Space #6. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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. In Space #4 (designated for children two-years-of-age) a plastic zip lock bag used to store a child’s change of clothing was stored in the child’s bookbag. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. . One (1) staff person hired on 10/16/23, had a negative TB test dated 11/30/23. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed within 12 months of the previous but not submitted within one week of the inspection. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | 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. One individual hired on 11/6/23 did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment. One individual hired on 12/27/23 did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment. Documentation of the completion of First Aid training was not on file for one individual hired on 10/9/23. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | 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. One individual hired on 11/6/23 did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment. One individual hired on 12/27/23 did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment. Documentation of the completion of CPR training was not on file for one individual hired on 10/9/23 has not completed CPR training. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-314L |
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The facility completes a "Boo Boo" note when children experience an injury that does not require medical attention. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-256L |
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of Paya Hand Sanitizer Antiseptic Spray was stored on the van used to transport children. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-264A |
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Two staff members were observed on video surveillance yelling, mocking, and not comforting children who were crying. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection obtained by the facility occurred on 2/11/22. The current fire inspection was obtained on 3/14/23. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of monthly playground inspections were not available for June, July, August & September 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not received for three (3) staff persons prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. - A negative TB result was not received for two (2) staff persons prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not received for one (1) staff person. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. 16 hours of orientation was not completed and documented for a staff person hired on 9/19/22. | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Standing 1 year authorization to apply diaper cream was not obtained for a child in Space 2. Standing 6-month authorization to administer asthma medication for a child ins Space 4 was not obtained. | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Cheerios, milk and juice were served during breakfast; however, cheese biscuits, pears and milk were listed on the posted menu. | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two uncovered electrical outlets were observed near the entrance of Space 1. | |||
| 2022-06-08 | 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). The qualification letter on file for Robin Wilkins, employee, expired on May 10, 2022. | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation of six clock hours of training in required topic areas was not within the first two weeks was not on file for the individual hired on 5/23/22. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Providers in ZIP Code 28590
Looking for Child Care?
Helpful Resources
How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →