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Central Elementary Preschool

504 Shortcut Road, Barco, NC 27917
licensed capacity
120
a week, county median
$129

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About Central Elementary Preschool

Central Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Barco, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Currituck County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Currituck County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$172
Home daycare$168

Toddler

Center$149
Home daycare$121

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$101

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 Central Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#27000048
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • 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.

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  1. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

  7. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Mar 5, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 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 Central Elementary Preschool

Is Central Elementary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Central Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Central Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 10 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 Central Elementary Preschool care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Central Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Central Elementary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 453-0010 to confirm.

How much does Central Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 453-0010 to ask.

What is Central Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(252) 453-0010.

Where is Central Elementary Preschool?

504 Shortcut Road, Barco, NC 27917. The nearest other daycare we list is Currituck County Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.

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