3 C's Cox Childcare Center
403 NINTH STREET, NEW BERN, NC 28562Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 17, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
Upon arrival, the administrator left space #2 to open the front door to the facility to let me in. Eight (8) children, 2-4 years of age, were left unattended. The staff member assigned to space #2, was observed in space #3. Sev
Mar 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Outdoor Play Area Was Not Enclosed by Fence with a Minimum Height of 4 Feet.
The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The top row of drain pipe was broken in several areas leaving gaps and there were other sections where the top row of drain pipe has fa
- Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.
R. Cox did not receive the required ten (10) hours of on-going training hours by 4/5/24. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by con
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
The staff member assigned to space #3 left the classroom space for several moments. Six (6) children, 3-4 years of age, were left unattended. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/14/2025
Aug 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
According to the posted menu, lunch was noted as ground beef, noodles, corn, peaches, and milk however the children were served chicken nuggets, French fries, apples, an
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