Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare
1503 Old Mountain Rd, Statesville, NC
Celeste Henkel Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $149
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About Celeste Henkel Preschool
Celeste Henkel Preschool is a licensed child care center in Statesville, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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 (704) 978-2110 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Celeste Henkel Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $149 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for Celeste Henkel Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #49000508
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Nov 5, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
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
Jan 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Celeste Henkel Preschool
Is Celeste Henkel Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Celeste Henkel Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Celeste Henkel Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Celeste Henkel Preschool care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Celeste Henkel Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Celeste Henkel Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 978-2110 to confirm.
How much does Celeste Henkel Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 978-2110 to ask.
What is Celeste Henkel Preschool's phone number?
(704) 978-2110.
Where is Celeste Henkel Preschool?
1503 Old Mountain Road, Statesville, NC 28677. The nearest other daycare we list is Celeste Henkel Prime Time for Kids, under 0.1 miles away.