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Benson Elementary School

2040 NC Highway 50 N, Benson, NC 27504
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$149

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About Benson Elementary School

Benson Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Benson, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Benson Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $149 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Johnston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$153

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$86
Home daycare$97

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 Benson Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#51000557
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

  5. Oct 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

  6. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Benson Elementary School

Is Benson Elementary School licensed?

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

When was Benson Elementary School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Benson Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Benson Elementary School care for?

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

Does Benson Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Benson Elementary School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 894-4233 to confirm.

How much does Benson Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 894-4233 to ask.

What is Benson Elementary School's phone number?

(919) 894-4233.

Where is Benson Elementary School?

2040 NC Highway 50 N, Benson, NC 27504. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Pearls Daycare, 1.6 miles away.

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