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Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool

1500 Dudley Shoals Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$115
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About Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool

Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Granite Falls, 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 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $115 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Caldwell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$137
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$64

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 Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#14000317
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026

  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025

  3. May 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  4. Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2025

  5. Jan 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      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 Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool

Is Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool care for?

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

Does Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 396-3475 to confirm.

How much does Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 396-3475 to ask.

What is Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(828) 396-3475.

Where is Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool?

1500 Dudley Shoals Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630. The nearest other daycare we list is Dudley Shoals Wrap Around, under 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).