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Start Right Learning Center, Inc.

Washington, NC · Beaufort County
940 HUDNELL STREET, Washington, NC 27889
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Quick Facts

Capacity
110 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Rate Range
Call for ratees
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

Contact Information

📞 (252) 940-0077
940 HUDNELL STREET
Washington, NC 27889
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
07000235
License Holder
START RIGHT LEARNING CENTER, INC.
License Issued
Nov 15, 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
License Conditions: Other - Reduced ratios minus one.

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About the Provider

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Start Right Learning Center is new facility built in 2016. The center serves ages 0 - 12. The facility has large classrooms with age appropriate restrooms, sinks and water fountains in every room. The center and playground were designed with supervision and safety in mind. During construction a 16-unit camera system, state of the art alarm system, individual parent pass-code entry and 6 feet playground fencing were all installed. The Director / Owner has 35 years’ experience from teaching to directing and is on site daily. The staff members selected are all educated, experienced and trained professionals to provide the highest quality care available. Start Right Learning Center is new facility built in 2016. The center serves ages 0 - 12. The facility has large classrooms with age appropriate restrooms, sinks and water fountains in every room. The center and playground were designed with supervision and safety in mind. During construction a 16-unit camera system, state of the art alarm system, individual parent pass-code entry and 6 feet playground fencing were all installed. The Director / Owner has 35 years' experience from teaching to directing and is on site daily. The staff members selected are all educated, experienced and trained professionals to provide the highest quality care available. The center offers nutritious meals and snacks, and a program designed to prepare children to have the very best start when entering kindergarten.

Additional Information:

Public shool drop off and pick-up.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-08-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-08-04 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 #4 were eight (8) water bottles in children's cubbies not labeled with child's name or date.
2026-08-04 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. In space # 6 was an aerosol can of Barber shaving cream located on top of the children's cubbies.
2026-08-04 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 authorization for a tube of Destin diaper rash ointment and equate pure corn starch baby powder expired on 8/1/26.
2026-04-07 Announced Inspection No
2026-02-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-10 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. Expired 12 -month standing authorization form for the following were observed in Space 3: Destin authorized 1/20/25-1/20/26.
2025-08-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-08-21 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Located on the older children playground, there was a large tree limb on the ground and the raised planter had a broken board.
2025-02-24 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-02-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-09-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-09-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0824-445L
2024-09-16 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. A child enrolled in space #1 had Mylicon Gas Drops on file with written permission from the parent that expired 8/8/24.
2024-09-16 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member hired on 12/3/18, had not completed a child maltreatment course with the five-year renewal of health and safety trainings.
2024-09-16 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In spaces #2, #3, hallway, and lobby areas the safety shutter system that prevents the insertion of foreign objects into a receptacle is stuck into the open position.
2024-04-23 Unannounced Inspection No 0424-084L
2024-04-18 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-04-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0424-084L
2024-04-18 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon arrival to the center, I observed a staff member open the door to the classroom several times and remain between the indoor and outdoor space, leaving 7 (seven) children, 2-3 years of age, unattended in outdoor space #3 for several minutes. The children were on the opposite side of the outdoor space playing in the sand area under the large shade structure, approximately 50 feet away. The staff member was unable to see or hear the children while standing in the doorway to the classroom.
2023-10-13 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-10-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-10-11 Violation 1756 10A NCAC 09 .2818
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 4, the posted staff/child ratio chart indicated the one (1) adult to nine (9) children ratio. Ten (10) children between the ages of three (3) and four (4) years old were present with one (1) adult.
2023-05-25 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-11-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-01 Violation 1323 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2)
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled on 6/27/22 had an immunization record on file dated 10/21/22.
2022-11-01 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. Documentation of the updated EPR plan was not available for review.

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