Giggles N' Grins 3 Child Care & Learning Center
525 Hopewell Road, Morganton, NC
5.0· 3 reviews
Forest Hill Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 20
- a week, county median
- $112
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About
About Forest Hill Pre-K
Forest Hill Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 437-5906 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Forest Hill Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $112 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$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Forest Hill Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #12000330
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- 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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Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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). Ms.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Forest Hill Pre-K
Is Forest Hill Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Forest Hill Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Forest Hill Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Hill Pre-K care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Forest Hill Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Forest Hill Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 437-5906 to confirm.
How much does Forest Hill Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 437-5906 to ask.
What is Forest Hill Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 437-5906.
Where is Forest Hill Pre-K?
304 Ann Street, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is NC School for the Deaf, 0.5 miles away.