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Ayden Elementary Pre-K

187 Third Street, Ayden, NC 28513
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$156
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About Ayden Elementary Pre-K

Ayden Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Ayden, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ayden Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Pitt County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Pitt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$208
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$182
Home daycare$149

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$82

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 Ayden Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#74000747
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 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 Feb 23, 2026

    • 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 Feb 23, 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 Feb 23, 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 Feb 23, 2026

    • 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

  3. Sep 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

  4. Feb 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Mar 14, 2025

    • 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 Mar 14, 2025

  5. Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • 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

  6. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 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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FAQ

Questions about Ayden Elementary Pre-K

Is Ayden Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Ayden Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Ayden Elementary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Ayden Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ayden Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 746-2121 to confirm.

How much does Ayden Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 746-2121 to ask.

What is Ayden Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(252) 746-2121.

Where is Ayden Elementary Pre-K?

187 Third Street, Ayden, NC 28513. The nearest other daycare we list is Ayden Head Start Center, 0.3 miles away.

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