St. Paul's has about 300 students from preschool through 8th grade. The school is affiliated with St. Paul's Catholic Church. As is the case across the nation, the need for quality day care continues to grow in New Bern. We have listed here, in alphabetical order, some of the day-care facilities in and around New Bern. Craven County and the State of North Carolina regulate day-care homes and centers through the issuance of registrations and licenses.
Regulations call for all such facilities to meet health and safety standards.
In the case of nonsectarian child-care institutions, standards for children's learning and play programs must be met. All About Children Day Camp Inc. 2705 Neuse Blvd. The day care accepts children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and offers preschool classes for ages 2 and older in separated age groups. Transportation to all city schools and James W. Smith Elementary is provided. Summer programs and swimming lessons are also available.