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Clarke Elementary Pre-K

309 Mt Carmel Church Road, Henderson, NC 27537
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$129

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About Clarke Elementary Pre-K

Clarke Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Henderson, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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

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Programs

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Vance County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$166

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$78

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 Clarke Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#91000271
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

  2. Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Sep 26, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

  3. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

  6. Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 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 Clarke Elementary Pre-K

Is Clarke Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Clarke Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Clarke Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Clarke Elementary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Clarke Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Clarke Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 438-8415 to confirm.

How much does Clarke Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 438-8415 to ask.

What is Clarke Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(252) 438-8415.

Where is Clarke Elementary Pre-K?

309 Mt Carmel Church Road, Henderson, NC 27537. The nearest other daycare we list is Great Beginnings Christian Childcare Center, 1.1 miles away.

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