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Edward Best Elementary Pre-K

4011 Hwy 56 East, Louisburg, NC 27549
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$134

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About Edward Best Elementary Pre-K

Edward Best Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Louisburg, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
18 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Edward Best Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Franklin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$160

Toddler

Center$149
Home daycare$145

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$135
Home daycare$153

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 Edward Best Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#35000151
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 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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  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jan 27, 2025

  6. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 30, 2024

    • 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). M.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024

  8. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Feb 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

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 Edward Best Elementary Pre-K

Is Edward Best Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Edward Best Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Edward Best Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Edward Best Elementary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Edward Best Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Edward Best Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 853-2347 to confirm.

How much does Edward Best Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 853-2347 to ask.

What is Edward Best Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(919) 853-2347.

Where is Edward Best Elementary Pre-K?

4011 Hwy 56 East, Louisburg, NC 27549. The nearest other daycare we list is Nelson Head Start Center, 4.6 miles away.

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