Recognition of Excellence · Smithfield, Tarboro & Wendell, NC · 2026

New Beginnings Child Care Center

1919 W Howard Ave, Tarboro, NC 27886
🏆 Ranked #4 in Smithfield, Tarboro & Wendell · 5.6 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Smithfield, Tarboro & Wendell
Top 10 in Smithfield, Tarboro & Wendell
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Smithfield, Tarboro & Wendell. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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New Beginnings Child Care Center is Tarboro's largest licensed childcare facility, holding NC's top 5-star center license (license #33000409) and serving up to 155 children from infancy through age 12 at 1919 W Howard Ave. Owner/Director Vicki L. Wells has operated the center since 2007, and it participates in the state's subsidized care voucher program, making it one of the most accessible full-service options in Edgecombe County. Inspection records from 2022 and 2024 show recurring compliance gaps in documentation, outdoor safety, and hazardous materials storage, areas that prospective families should inquire about directly.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars5.0

What parents say

“My grandson loves it! Great staff!”
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