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Cape Fear Elementary Preschool

1882 NC Highway 133, Rocky Point, NC 28425
licensed capacity
54
a week, county median
$138
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About Cape Fear Elementary Preschool

Cape Fear Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Rocky Point, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
54 children

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cape Fear Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Pender County has a median price of $138 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Pender County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$157

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$138
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$73
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 Cape Fear Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#71000249
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Mar 30, 2026Inspection2 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 Apr 2, 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 Apr 2, 2026

  2. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not current and not reviewed with staff whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025

  4. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  6. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Cape Fear Elementary Preschool

Is Cape Fear Elementary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Cape Fear Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cape Fear Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 8 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 Cape Fear Elementary Preschool care for?

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

Does Cape Fear Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cape Fear Elementary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 259-7603 to confirm.

How much does Cape Fear Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 259-7603 to ask.

What is Cape Fear Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(910) 259-7603.

Where is Cape Fear Elementary Preschool?

1882 NC Highway 133, Rocky Point, NC 28425. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid and Play Day Care, 1.7 miles away.

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