Right at School at Cape Hatteras
47500 Middle Ridge Trail, Buxton, NC
Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $177
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About Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K
Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Buxton, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 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
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 995-6196 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dare County has a median price of $177 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$230
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$204
Home daycare$162
Preschool
Center$177
Home daycare$163
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #28000237
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
- Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017.
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K
Is Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Hatteras Elementary Pre-K care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 995-6196 to confirm.
How much does Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 995-6196 to ask.
What is Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K's phone number?
(252) 995-6196.
Where is Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K?
47500 Middle Ridge Trail, Buxton, NC 27920. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Cape Hatteras, under 0.1 miles away.