Little Town Learning Center
402 S Wright Street, Burgaw, NC
4.1· 11 reviews
C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $138
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About C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool
C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool is a licensed child care center in Burgaw, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 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
- 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
C.F. Pope Elementary School 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #71000125
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Transportation 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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Mar 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The child care center was not free of asbestos hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-444(2) and 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4).
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
The child care center was not free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7).
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
All staff records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
Mar 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool
Is C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 259-7603 to ask.
What is C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool's phone number?
(910) 259-7603.
Where is C.F. Pope Elementary School Preschool?
400 North Wright Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. The nearest other daycare we list is Four County Community Services, 0.4 miles away.