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Forrest Hunt Preschool

100 Forrest Hunt Drive, Forest City, NC 28043
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$113
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About Forrest Hunt Preschool

Forrest Hunt Preschool is a licensed child care center in Forest City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Forrest Hunt 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).

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Rutherford County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Forrest Hunt Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#81000279
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026

  2. Nov 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025

  3. May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 14, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Dec 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Dec 20, 2023

  9. Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2023

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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FAQ

Questions about Forrest Hunt Preschool

Is Forrest Hunt Preschool licensed?

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

When was Forrest Hunt Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Forrest Hunt Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 9 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 Forrest Hunt Preschool care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Forrest Hunt Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Forrest Hunt Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 245-2161 to confirm.

How much does Forrest Hunt Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 245-2161 to ask.

What is Forrest Hunt Preschool's phone number?

(828) 245-2161.

Where is Forrest Hunt Preschool?

100 Forrest Hunt Drive, Forest City, NC 28043. The nearest other daycare we list is Alexander Baptist Day Care Center, 0.6 miles away.

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