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Five Star Center License ✓ Licensed

Edu-care Preschool Center

Whiteville, NC · Columbus County
10741 JAMES B WHITE HWY S, Whiteville, NC 28472
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Quick Facts

Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 653-5506
10741 JAMES B WHITE HWY S
Whiteville, NC 28472
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
2455045
License Issued
May 2, 2019
Expired
May 2, 2019
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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EDU-CARE PRESCHOOL CENTER is a Five Star Center License in WHITEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 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: Four Star Center License

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-04-09 Unannounced Inspection No 0426-078L
2025-10-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-14 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, plastic bags were stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper changing table. This was corrected during the visit.
2024-10-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-10-15 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. A hole was observed in one of the bathroom doors in Space #5.
2024-10-15 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. Several plastic grocery bags were observed under the diaper changing table in Space #2b, accessible to infants. REPEATED
2024-10-15 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members were not present during the annual review of the EMC plan.
2024-10-15 Violation 1825 .0607(f)
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Four staff members were not present during the annual review of the EPR plan.
2024-05-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-08 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. At least 10 exposed, rusty screws, nails and staples were observed on the wooden ramps leading to the playgrounds used by toddlers, children two to three years of age, and preschool children. REPEATED
2024-05-08 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Authorizations for administration of several over-the-counter medications and one prescription medication observed in Space #2b did not have complete instructions.
2024-05-08 Violation 856 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p)
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken plastic tubs were observed on two different playgrounds today.
2024-05-08 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 grocery bags were observed within reach of children under three years of age in Space #1.
2023-11-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-01 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two loose boards were observed on the ramp leading from the building to the playground used by children two and three years of age, exposing a rusted nail.

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