Excel Learning Centers #iii
700 NORTH 35TH STREET, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth of the mulch under the large swing set on the preschool outdoor space was not nine (9) inches. Violation pending provider response
Dec 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Trained Staff Did Not Review the EPR Plan Annually or When Information in the Plan Changed to Ensure All Information Was Current.
The last date the EPR Plan was updated is June 11, 2024. The facility’s EPR Plan does not have current administrator information. Violation confirmed c
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth of the mulch in outdoor space #1 under the large swing set was not nine (9) inches. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2026
Jun 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The large light blue bench in outdoor space one (1) has chipped paint and splintering wood. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2025
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth of the mulch in outdoor space one (1) under the large swings was not nine (9) inches. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2025
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