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Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 81
- a week, county median
- $112
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About Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten
Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 437-3160 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $112 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$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #12000299
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 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 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
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 Jun 5, 2025
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023
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
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FAQ
Questions about Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten
Is Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 437-3160 to confirm.
How much does Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 437-3160 to ask.
What is Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?
(828) 437-3160.
Where is Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten?
100 Alta Visit Street, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is Drexel Elementary YMCA Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.