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Discovery Place Child Care Center Inc

Hampstead, NC · Pender County
704 NC HWY 210 W, Hampstead, NC 28443
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Quick Facts

Capacity
93 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 270-2229
704 NC HWY 210 W
Hampstead, NC 28443
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
71000155
License Issued
Apr 10, 2018
Expired
Apr 10, 2018
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

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Discovery Place Child Care Center Inc. is a 3 STAR center that provides a safe, loving environment for all children. We accept children from six weeks to twelve years of age. We offer developmentally appropriate curriculum for all ages. Children are exposed daily to activities in language, math, music, science and lots of fun outside time! We also provide nutritious meals and snacks daily! Please see our information tab for current prices, menu and enrollment information. Discovery Place Child Care Center Inc. is open Mon-Fri from 6:30am to 6:00pm.
Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open HoursMon-Fri from 6:30am to 6:00pm.

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-01-29 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-02-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-02-04 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 2, several diaper cream permission forms were missing information including expiration date, valid dates of use, and instructions on how to apply the cream.
2025-02-04 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 staff member, hired on October 21, 2024, did not complete First Aid training withing 90 days of employment. Three staff members, did not renew their First Aid training prior to expiration.
2025-02-04 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 staff member, hired on October 21, 2024, did not complete CPR training withing 90 days of employment. Three staff members, did not renew their CPR training prior to expiration.
2025-01-27 Unannounced Inspection No 0125-219L
2024-09-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-09-25 Violation 524 .0510(d)(2)(A-C)
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In spaces 3 and 6, a smart screen was being used during morning group time activities without documentation on a cumulative log.
2024-09-25 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Four protruding bolts were observed on the plastic border of the preschool playgrouond.
2024-04-29 Unannounced Inspection No 0424-144L
2024-04-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0424-144L
2024-04-18 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On April 9, 2024, a 3-year-old child ran out of the classroom into the hallway and was stopped by another teacher who was in hallway.
2024-02-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-02-14 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Space 2 or in Space 3.
2024-02-14 Violation 533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)
Human 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. Bottles in Space 2 were not dated with today's date.

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