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Dayspring School Age Center

New Bern, NC · Craven County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
420 FIRST STREET, New Bern, NC 28560
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Quick Facts

Capacity
50 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (252) 635-9996
420 FIRST STREET
New Bern, NC 28560
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000532
License Holder
DAYSPRING MINISTRIES OF NEW BERN, INC.
License Issued
Nov 27, 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

Reviews

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XciTed4Jesus
2010-06-03 01:45:05
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Awesome child care center! My son has been going to Dayspring ASP for 3 years now and my youngest son will be able to begin this summer and I am excited. All of the staff are caring, patient, loving and have a desire for each child to excel. My oldest son is in 2nd grade and reading at a 5th grade level and I know that a big part of that is from all the help he has received at Dayspring. They do lots of fun activities during the summer camp program too. They have gone to a water park in Kinston, taken picnics at Ft.Macon, gone bowling, trips to the library (to make sure kids are ready for the next school year), Jumping Monkey in Greenville and lots more! Working a full time job I don't get to do as much with the kids during the summer but they ALWAYS have a great summer break while at Dayspring AFP. They keep my kids active during the summer and help them to be prepared for the upcoming school year! Fantastic job Dayspring ASP!

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About the Provider

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DAYSPRING SCHOOL AGE CENTER is a Five Star Center License in NEW BERN NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-07-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-07-30 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 on file was dated 5/7/25. A current fire inspection was not available.
2026-07-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-07-20 Violation 124 G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Program, staff, and children records were not made available for review.
2026-03-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-13 Violation 826 .0605(i)
Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The handle of the gate located at the back of the outdoor space is broken and is unable to stay closed.
2025-06-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-06-23 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. A fire inspection was completed on 3/26/24 and the following fire inspection was completed on 5/7/25.
2025-06-23 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 five years for the date of issuance). The administrator's qualification letter expired on March 2, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on April 3, 2025.
2024-10-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-10-21 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. 6-month authorization to administer the prescribed medication for a child diagnosed with a chronic illness in space #1 expired 6-25-24.
2024-06-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-06-12 Violation 508 .0901(g)
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The posted food allergy list was not updated to reflect that a child enrolled has a food allergy for shellfish.
2024-06-12 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. Emergency medications were stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet from the floor.
2024-06-12 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 #2, the written permission form for a Ventolin inhaler expired on 6/6/24.
2024-06-12 Violation 1123 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a)
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire tread of the four (4) tires on the Ford 350 XLT Transit van were less than 2/32 of an inch.
2024-06-12 Violation 1834 .0801(b)
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #2, an Epi-Pen was on file without a medical action plan for food allergy.
2024-06-12 Violation 1835 .0801(b)
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child enrolled in space #2 had a medical action plan for asthma on file dated 6/2/23.
2023-11-13 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-06-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-01 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. A child enrolled in space 2 had a Ventolin inhaler on file without written permission from the parent.
2023-06-01 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. In space 2, the written permission form for a Ventolin inhaler expired on 5/14/23.
2023-01-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-18 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 2, a medication permission form for an albuterol inhaler expired 10/11/22.
2023-01-18 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was completed on 5/13/22 and the following emergency drill was completed on 9/13/22.
2023-01-18 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch beneath the stationary equipment was less than 6 inches.
2022-02-02 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-02-02 Violation 1850 .0604(i)
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Smoking and tobacco restriction was not posted on the two vehicles used to transport children.
2022-02-02 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. The menu posted in space one was date January 2022.
2022-02-02 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 ZEP wipes were located in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom. Bottles of hand sanitizers were stored below five feet on the sign in table at the entry, on the sink and the teacher's desk in space one.
2022-02-02 Violation 1115 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c)
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located on the vehicle used to transport children.
2022-02-02 Violation 1824 .0607(e)
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last documented review of the EPR plan was dated for 2/18/2020.

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