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Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center

4671 NC 46 Highway West, Gaston, NC 27832
licensed capacity
90
a week, county median
$123
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About Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center

Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center is a licensed child care center in Gaston, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
90 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Northampton County has a median price of $123 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Northampton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$195
Home daycare$176

Toddler

Center$179
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$119

School age

Center$67
Home daycare$83

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 Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#66000081
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 21, 2026Inspection2 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 May 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026

  2. Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025

  3. Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. T.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

  6. Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center

Is Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center licensed?

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

When was Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center care for?

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

Does Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 537-2877 to confirm.

How much does Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 537-2877 to ask.

What is Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center's phone number?

(252) 537-2877.

Where is Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center?

4671 NC 46 Highway West, Gaston, NC 27832. The nearest other daycare we list is Laughing Turtles Learning Academy, 1.1 miles away.

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