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Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K

16337 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456
licensed capacity
41
a week, county median
$116

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About Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K

Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Riegelwood, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $116 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Columbus County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$139
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$95

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$91

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$134

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
41 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#24000121
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  2. Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. J.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

  3. Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

  4. Sep 25, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The site level administrator of an NC Pre-K Program did not maintain documentation of teacher progress toward the required standards specified in Rule.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

  5. Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 7, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K

Is Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 28 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K care for?

41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 655-2957 to confirm.

How much does Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 655-2957 to ask.

What is Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(910) 655-2957.

Where is Acme-Delco Elementary Pre-K?

16337 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456. The nearest other daycare we list is Four County Community Services, 1.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).