Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Care-o-world Enrichment Center
Washington, NC
· Beaufort County
146 WHISPERING PINES ROAD,
Washington, NC 27889
Quick Facts
Capacity
158 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 975-2811
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
07000029
License Holder
PBLA, INC.
License Issued
Mar 13, 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 ENRICHMENT CENTER is a Five Star Center License in WASHINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 158 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.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground #1, there were tree roots protruding above ground on the far-right side causing a tripping hazard for children. | |||
| 2026-03-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-328L |
| 2025-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-16 | 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. Stored behind the driver seat on the floor of one (1) of two (2) buses, was a gallon container of antifreeze. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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. 6-month authorization to administer the prescribed medication for a child diagnosed with a chronic illness expired on 8-27-25 in space #6. In space #5, an authorization for banana boat sun screen expired on 8-19-25. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-328L |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1124-284L |
| 2024-10-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-15 | 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. A closet in Space 6 with the key in the lock contained a bottle of Excedrin migraine pills and a bottle of daytime severe cold and flu relief liquid. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | 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. The First Aid certification for a staff member, employed on 8/1/18, expired 9/2024. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | 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. The CPR certification for a staff member, employed on 8/1/18, expired 9/2024. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2 located in an unlocked closet was a staff member’s purse. 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. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-082L |
| 2024-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-064L |
| 2024-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-07 | 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. Bagels with cream cheese, apple sauce and milk were served for breakfast. Whole grain cheese toast, applesauce, and milk were listed to be served on the posted menu. I did not observe documentation of the substitution. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | 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. A container of Clorox Disinfectant Wipes was observed on the bus floor behind the driver’s seat. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-03 | 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. One (1) open electrical outlet was observed in space 5, two (2) open electrical outlets were observed in space 6, and one (1) open electrical outlet was observed in space 8. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | 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. Two (2) small bags of googly eyes, a bag of small craft sticks, and a container of paper clips were stored in an unlocked drawer in space 5 where children two to three years of age were present. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | 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 sixteen (16) children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file before or within 30 days after admission. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | 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 the preschool/school-age outdoor space measured at five (5) inches at the perimeter of the enclosure rather than the required six (6) inches. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | 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. Documentation of the completion of health and safety training topics as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and training topics was not available for one (1) staff person who completed the trainings on July 31, 2018. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A bottle of hand antiseptic was stored on top of the cubby near the entrance in space 7. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-10 | 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 January 5, 2022. The current fire inspection was completed on January 9, 2023. A copy of the current fire inspection was received on May 10, 2023. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A paper cutter was stored in a unlocked lower cabinet in the staff lounge. The staff lounge is open making its content accessible to the children. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | 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 in space 5. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | 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. One child out of the six children transported by the bus did not have a photograph attached to his/her emergency information. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Standing water was observed in a lockbox used to store toys. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES (a) At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazardous materials, and maintained in a manner which does not encourage the harborage of vermin. All debris, glass, dilapidated structures and broken play equipment shall be removed. Wells, grease traps, cisterns and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. (b) Sand toys, water tables and other items that can collect standing water in the outdoor learning environment shall be emptied and stored to prevent standing water. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-23 | 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 6-month authorization to administer asthma medication was not on the correct medication authorization form in Space 4. Standing 6-month authorization to administer heart medication heart medication was not on the correct medication authorization form in Space 2. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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. French toast with syrup, bananas and milk were served for breakfast. Cinnamon raisin oatmeal, bananas and milk were listed to be served on the current and posted menu. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Pedals were missing from two tricycles placed in the outdoor space for play. The red paint on the remaining tricycles used for play is starting to peel away, and some rusty areas are beginning to be exposed. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Grass is growing in the mulch and sand used for surfacing underneath anchored stationary equipment. | |||
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