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Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready

400 West Atkins Street, Dobson, NC 27017
licensed capacity
29
a week, county median
$117
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About Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready

Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready is a licensed child care center in Dobson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Surry County has a median price of $117 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Surry County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$176
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$117
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$69

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 Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#86000244
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready

Is Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready licensed?

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

When was Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready care for?

29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 401-1475 to confirm.

How much does Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 401-1475 to ask.

What is Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready's phone number?

(336) 401-1475.

Where is Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready?

400 West Atkins Street, Dobson, NC 27017. The nearest other daycare we list is Dobson First Baptist Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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