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Fred T Foard High School Pre K

3407 Plateau Road, Newton, NC 28658
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$109
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About Fred T Foard High School Pre K

Fred T Foard High School Pre K is a licensed child care center in Newton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
18 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fred T Foard High School Pre K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Catawba County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$210

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 Fred T Foard High School Pre K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#18000593
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

  5. Apr 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  6. Feb 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • 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 Feb 8, 2024

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 Fred T Foard High School Pre K

Is Fred T Foard High School Pre K licensed?

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

When was Fred T Foard High School Pre K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fred T Foard High School Pre K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Fred T Foard High School Pre K care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Fred T Foard High School Pre K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fred T Foard High School Pre K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 462-1496 to confirm.

How much does Fred T Foard High School Pre K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 462-1496 to ask.

What is Fred T Foard High School Pre K's phone number?

(704) 462-1496.

Where is Fred T Foard High School Pre K?

3407 Plateau Road, Newton, NC 28658. The nearest other daycare we list is Quest at Blackburn Elementary, 2.2 miles away.

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