Children's Castle Child Care, Inc. - Jacksonville NC Four Star Center License

301 YAUPON DR , JACKSONVILLE NC 28546
(910) 346-8555

About the Provider

Description: At Children’s Castle, We Partner with Parents to Promote the Success of Each Child. Every day at Children’s Castle, we empower children to discover their individual gifts and talents so they can “learn early, learn well, and lead.” We are motivated by all the people-parents, families, teachers, and friends-who are vested in the life of each child trusted to our care. We are, in fact, responsible for our nation’s most important resource: Your child. We are passionate about early education and helping your child achieve his or her potential through a full spectrum of services so unique you won’t find it anywhere else. We blend learning and discovery in a nurturing, family oriented environment that addresses cognitive, emotional, and physical development as well as health and
wellness.

Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 67001044
  • Capacity: 145
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2019-07-25
  • 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
2026-05-08 Unannounced Inspection No 0426-276L
2026-04-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0426-276L
2026-04-28 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On April 24, 2026, while on playground space #1, a staff member was talking on her cell phone and was not providing adequate supervision. The administrator attempted to get the staff member’s attention over the walkie-talkie; however, the staff member did not respond, as she was distracted. At the time of the incident, the staff member was working with a co-teacher, and there were 16 children present, ages 3-5 years old.
2026-04-28 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used for afterschool aged children and on the infant/ toddler playground, there is a gap between the concrete and the earth creating a tripping hazard. On the older toddler playground, the back left ground is washing away creating a tripping hazard with the grass and dirt.
2026-04-28 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 1 and 2, plastic bags were observed under the changing table, not locked with an approved lock, assessable to children under 3.
2026-04-28 Violation 887 .0606(g)
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space 1, safe sleep checks were not documented for one sleeping infant from 12:15pm-1:42pm.
2026-02-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-11 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground 2, the wooden boarder has screws exposed accessible to children.
2026-02-11 Violation 808 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a)
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In space 2,3, and 4, roach excrement and dead roaches were found in the lower cabinets.
2026-02-11 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 2, 3, and 4, diaper creams, including Desitin and Petroleum Jelly were stored in the diaper changing cabinet accessible to children. The cabinet was not locked with an approved lock.
2026-02-11 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 2, 3, and 4, plastic bags were stored under the diaper changing table accessible to children under three years of age. The cabinet was not locked with an approved lock.
2025-08-26 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-08-26 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 menu posted reflected cheese pizza, corn, pineapples and milk. The menu served was ham and cheese sandwiches, corn, pineapples and milk. Food substitutions were not noted on the menu.
2025-08-26 Violation 1123 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a)
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. In the can used to transport children, the plastic seat belt covers on top of the seat were had come unattached and were dangling along the seatbelt straps. The cup holder was missing on the front row. Screws were missing from the side paneling next to the seats on the first and second row.
2024-11-04 Unannounced Inspection No

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