Five Star Center License
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Care-o-world Early Learning Center Of Chocowinity
Chocowinity, NC
· Beaufort County
203 GRAY ROAD,
Chocowinity, NC 27817
Quick Facts
Capacity
86 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
07000221
License Holder
PBLA, INC.
License Issued
Apr 27, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
CARE-O-WORLD EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF CHOCOWINITY is a Five Star Center License in CHOCOWINITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 86 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-02 | 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. In space #6, the outlet located under the window was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. In space #1, there was one (1) child with an Ventolin inhaler on file without written permission from parent. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-255A |
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-255A |
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-18 | 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 current fire inspection completed on 3/27/24 was not submitted within one week of the inspection. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. Children under one year of age were grouped with children ages one-two years old during outdoor free play. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | 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. Twelve (12) month standing authorization for three (3) over the counter medications in Space 2 was expired. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One individual hired on 12/4/23 did not have a certificate of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-082A |
| 2023-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1223-082A |
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On December 7, 2023, a staff member created an unsafe indoor environment when she dropped scissors on the floor that were grabbed by two two year old children. One of the children sustained an injury that required medical attention. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The paint on some of the tricycles on the toddler playground and the older preschool children's playground is starting to peel away, and some rusty areas are beginning to be exposed. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-09 | 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 was completed on May 4, 2023. A current fire inspection has not been completed. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One individual was employed prior to completing the criminal background check. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) out of nine (9) children's files reviewed did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file within 30 days of admission. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) out of nine (9) children's files reviewed did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days of admission. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not posted in three out of the six spaces monitored today. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | 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. The posted menu documented whole grain cheese toast, pears and milk. Whole grain cheese toast, apple sauce and milk were served. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Four unlabeled bottles were observed in Space 1. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | 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. Three open outlets were observed in the entry way of the facility. In Space 2 two open outlets were observed. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | 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. A plastic Ziplock bag containing glue sticks was observed in Space 1. Googly eyes, push pins, and paper clips were also observed in an unlocked drawer in Space 1. In Space 3 children were coloring with peanut crayons. The warning label on the box prohibits use for children under the age of 3 years. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 1, an infant was observed asleep on the floor. An additional infant was observed asleep in a bouncy seat. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A hot glue gun was stored in an unlocked lower drawer in Space 1 (designated for the care of children ages 0-1 years old). | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Less than six inches of surfacing was measured under the stationary climbing structure and swings on the playground for school-age children. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-02 | 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. Plastic bags used to store children's clothing were stored underneath the changing table in Space 4 where a two-year-old child was present. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space 6 was dated July 25-29, 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | 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. An open outlet was observed near the entrance in Space 1. | |||
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