Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Excel Xi
Swansboro, NC
· Onslow County
168 QUEEN'S CREEK ROAD,
Swansboro, NC 28584
Quick Facts
Capacity
201 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
67001184
License Issued
Feb 20, 2022
Expired
Feb 20, 2022
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
The purpose of Excel Learning Center is to provide excellence in children's early learning. We strive to give children the background and formative experiences that enable them to become confident, strong, social and independent young adults. Their experience at Excel Learning Center will be grounded in Christian Values and shaped within the framework of the highest moral standards. We commit to partner with parents in providing the opportunity for every child to reach their highest potential and give back to the community by producing responsible leaders and citizens.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-460L |
| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-11 | 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. In space 10, two of the children's bottles were not labeled with the date and the child's name. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | 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. On the toddler playground, in the mulch by the black barrier to the left, an active ant hill was observed. On the playground for 2-year-old children, an active ant hill was located near the back of the mulched area by the black barrier. Tree roots are exposed on the playgrounds for NC Pre-K children and the afterschool children. The ground is eroded away on all four of the playgrounds near the sidewalks. A piece of the black barrier on the playground for the afterschool aged children has is broken. The wooden sandbox covering has started to splinter and a wooden planter box near the front of the playground used by NC Pre-K children has started to splinter and a nail is exposed. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. A. Pinero was in the infant aged classroom alone without her ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-252L |
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-370L |
| 2025-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on June 25, 2025. A fire drill for July 2025 was not conducted. | |||
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three (3) out of eleven (11) children records reviewed did not have a medical or health assessment record on file before or within 30 days after admission. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-192L |
| 2025-03-04 | 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 employed on November 26, 2024 has not completed a First Aid Course. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | 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 employed on November 26, 2024 has not completed a CPR training. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | 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. One staff member has not signed acknowledging they have received a review of the EPR Plan. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member employed on August 12, 2024 has not signed acknowledging receipt of The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
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