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474 State Street, Marion, NC
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Eastfield Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 75
- a week, county median
- $134
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About
About Eastfield Elementary Preschool
Eastfield Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 652-3730 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Eastfield Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $134 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for Eastfield Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #5955033
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection2 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 Apr 17, 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 Apr 17, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
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 Aug 19, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2025
- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Aug 21, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Eastfield Elementary Preschool
Is Eastfield Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Eastfield Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Eastfield Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Eastfield Elementary Preschool care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Eastfield Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Eastfield Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 652-3730 to confirm.
How much does Eastfield Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-3730 to ask.
What is Eastfield Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(828) 652-3730.
Where is Eastfield Elementary Preschool?
170 Eastfield School Road, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is Eastfield Global Magnet School PreK Parking, 0.1 miles away.