Early Learning Center of First Methodist Church
110 W Church St., China Grove, NC
4.9· 7 reviews
China Grove Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $119
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About
About China Grove Elementary
China Grove Elementary is a licensed child care center in China Grove, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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 (704) 857-7708 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
China Grove Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $119 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$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$162
State record
Inspection reports for China Grove Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #80000353
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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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- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 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 Dec 4, 2025
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
Application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about China Grove Elementary
Is China Grove Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was China Grove Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has China Grove Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 China Grove Elementary care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does China Grove Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are China Grove Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 857-7708 to confirm.
How much does China Grove Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 857-7708 to ask.
What is China Grove Elementary's phone number?
(704) 857-7708.
Where is China Grove Elementary?
514 South Franklin Street, China Grove, NC 28023. The nearest other daycare we list is Westside Head Start, 0.3 miles away.