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Central Elementary School

9742 NC Highway 305, Jackson, NC 27845
licensed capacity
63
a week, county median
$123

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About Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Jackson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 63 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 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
63 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Northampton County has a median price of $123 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Northampton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$195
Home daycare$176

Toddler

Center$179
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$119

School age

Center$67
Home daycare$83

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 School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
63 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#66000088
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Transportation 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026

  2. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Oct 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

  4. Mar 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024

  2. Mar 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Transportation

      The driver or other staff member in the vehicle did not ensure children were transferred to an individual who is indicated on the application.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • Transportation

      For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • Transportation

      Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

  3. Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 rule 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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023

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 School

Is Central Elementary School licensed?

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

When was Central Elementary School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Central Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 School care for?

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

Does Central Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Central Elementary School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 534-3381 to confirm.

How much does Central Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 534-3381 to ask.

What is Central Elementary School's phone number?

(252) 534-3381.

Where is Central Elementary School?

9742 NC Highway 305, Jackson, NC 27845. The nearest other daycare we list is Neat Neat Childcare Center, 4.1 miles away.

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