Little Faces Child Care Center
201 Banner Creek Road, Banner Elk, NC
Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $136
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About
About Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten
Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Elk Park, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 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-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 733-2932 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Avery County has a median price of $136 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$238
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$151
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$144
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$84
State record
Inspection reports for Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #06000033
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 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, 2026Inspection3 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
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
Oct 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
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 Oct 29, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
May 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 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 May 15, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
- Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 May 13, 2024
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
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 May 13, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter in place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
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 May 9, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten
Is Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 7 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 Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 733-2932 to confirm.
How much does Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 733-2932 to ask.
What is Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?
(828) 733-2932.
Where is Freedom Trail Pre-Kindergarten?
6110 N Hwy 19E, Elk Park, NC 28622. The nearest other daycare we list is Newland Pre-Kindergarten, 4.8 miles away.