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2609 McArver St, Gastonia, NC
Beam Elementary Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $108
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About Beam Elementary Pre-K
Beam Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 866-6618 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Beam Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $108 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.
Infant
Center$148
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Beam Elementary Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #36000644
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current activity plan posted.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Oct 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
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
Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
Sep 24, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
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 Oct 3, 2024
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 Oct 3, 2024
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Beam Elementary Pre-K
Is Beam Elementary Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Beam Elementary Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Beam Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Beam Elementary Pre-K care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Beam Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Beam Elementary Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 866-6618 to confirm.
How much does Beam Elementary Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 866-6618 to ask.
What is Beam Elementary Pre-K's phone number?
(704) 866-6618.
Where is Beam Elementary Pre-K?
200 Davis Park Road, Gastonia, NC 28052. The nearest other daycare we list is P J's Child Carecenter, under 0.1 miles away.