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Efland, NC 27243 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K
Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Efland, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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
Hours not listed. Call (919) 563-5112 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $199 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$355
Home daycare$271
Toddler
Center$292
Home daycare$226
Preschool
Center$199
Home daycare$223
School age
Center$105
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #68000372
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 2
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 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K
Is Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 563-5112 to confirm.
How much does Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 563-5112 to ask.
What is Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K's phone number?
(919) 563-5112.
Where is Efland Cheeks Elementary Pre-K?
4401 Fuller Road, Efland, NC 27243. The nearest other daycare we list is Efland Cheeks Elementary YMCA After School, under 0.1 miles away.