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Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

1400 Baton School Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$115

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About Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Granite Falls, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $115 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Caldwell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$137
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$64

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 Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#14000401
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  2. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group.

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 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 Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

Is Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten licensed?

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

When was Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 728-9531 to confirm.

How much does Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 728-9531 to ask.

What is Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?

(828) 728-9531.

Where is Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten?

1400 Baton School Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630. The nearest other daycare we list is Baton Wraparound, under 0.1 miles away.

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