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Dabney Elementary Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $129
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About Dabney Elementary Pre-K
Dabney 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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 (252) 438-6918 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dabney 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Dabney Elementary Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #91000199
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 Mar 16, 2026
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 3, 2026
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 17, 2026
Sep 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
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 26, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule 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
Sep 25, 2024Inspection1 rule 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
Mar 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Dabney Elementary Pre-K
Is Dabney Elementary Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dabney Elementary Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dabney Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Dabney Elementary Pre-K care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Dabney Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Dabney Elementary Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 438-6918 to confirm.
How much does Dabney Elementary Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 438-6918 to ask.
What is Dabney Elementary Pre-K's phone number?
(252) 438-6918.
Where is Dabney Elementary Pre-K?
150 Lanning Road, Henderson, NC 27537. The nearest other daycare we list is Vance Granville Community College Day Care Center, 1.4 miles away.