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Dunn Elementary School

800 W Harnett St, Dunn, NC 28334
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$114

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About Dunn Elementary School

Dunn Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Dunn, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 3 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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dunn Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harnett County has a median price of $114 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Harnett County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$115
Home daycare$154

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 Dunn Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#43000553
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 9 visits
  1. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

  5. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 11, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A center operated by a local education agency had not completed (a) through (e) of .0607 or the critical incident training and School Risk Management Plan, as set forth by DPI.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 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 Sep 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2024

    • 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, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Application was not signed by the parent.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      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 Sep 26, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 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

    • 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

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 Dunn Elementary School

Is Dunn Elementary School licensed?

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

When was Dunn Elementary School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dunn Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Dunn Elementary School care for?

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

Does Dunn Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dunn Elementary School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 892-0126 to confirm.

How much does Dunn Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 892-0126 to ask.

What is Dunn Elementary School's phone number?

(910) 892-0126.

Where is Dunn Elementary School?

800 W Harnett St, Dunn, NC 28334. The nearest other daycare we list is Leap of Faith Academy, 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).