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Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day

138 Bethel School Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
licensed capacity
15
a week, county median
$162

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About Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day

Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day is a licensed child care center in Sugar Grove, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 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
15 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Watauga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$180
Home daycare$158

Toddler

Center$150
Home daycare$124

Preschool

Center$162
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$143

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 Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
15 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#95000157
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 9, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Jan 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 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 Jan 23, 2026

    • 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 Jan 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

  2. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025

  5. Jan 23, 2025Inspection2 rules 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

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

  6. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 1, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 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 Feb 9, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 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 Feb 9, 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 Feb 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 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 Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day

Is Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day licensed?

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

When was Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day care for?

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

Does Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 297-2240 to confirm.

How much does Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 297-2240 to ask.

What is Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day's phone number?

(828) 297-2240.

Where is Bethel Preschool & Developmental Day?

138 Bethel School Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679. The nearest other daycare we list is Sugar Grove Developmental Day School, 4.2 miles away.

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