Kids At Play Child Care Center
126 Piney Mountain Road, Ellenboro, NC
Ellenboro Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 84
- a week, county median
- $113
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About Ellenboro Elementary Preschool
Ellenboro Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Ellenboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 453-8185 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ellenboro Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $113 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$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Ellenboro Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #81000229
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
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 Feb 25, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
Corrected during the visit
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
Corrected during the visit
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
The health assessment did not include a vision screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
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 Feb 25, 2026
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
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 29, 2025
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
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 Sep 29, 2025
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 Sep 29, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
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 Sep 29, 2025
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Ellenboro Elementary Preschool
Is Ellenboro Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ellenboro Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ellenboro Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Ellenboro Elementary Preschool care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ellenboro Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ellenboro Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 453-8185 to confirm.
How much does Ellenboro Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 453-8185 to ask.
What is Ellenboro Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(828) 453-8185.
Where is Ellenboro Elementary Preschool?
831 Piney Mountain Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids At Play Child Care Center, 1.5 miles away.