Children's Development Academy
171 Trout Street, Forest City, NC
5.0· 7 reviews
Forest City-Dunbar Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 40
- a week, county median
- $113
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About
About Forest City-Dunbar Preschool
Forest City-Dunbar Preschool is a licensed child care center in Forest City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 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
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 245-4978 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Forest City-Dunbar 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 Forest City-Dunbar Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #81000278
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 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.
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Mar 17, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.
Corrected during the visit
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 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 Mar 24, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Oct 8, 2025Inspection7 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 Oct 15, 2025
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 Oct 15, 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 Oct 15, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 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 Oct 15, 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 Oct 15, 2025
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. E.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 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 Jun 3, 2024
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Jan 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Forest City-Dunbar Preschool
Is Forest City-Dunbar Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Forest City-Dunbar Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Forest City-Dunbar Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Forest City-Dunbar Preschool care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Forest City-Dunbar Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Forest City-Dunbar Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 245-4978 to confirm.
How much does Forest City-Dunbar Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 245-4978 to ask.
What is Forest City-Dunbar Preschool's phone number?
(828) 245-4978.
Where is Forest City-Dunbar Preschool?
286 Learning Parkway, Forest City, NC 28043. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Development Academy, 0.4 miles away.