Totally Kids Learning Center
709 Main Street, Gatesville, NC
Gatesville Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 54
- a week, county median
- $93
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About Gatesville Elementary Preschool
Gatesville Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Gatesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 357-4133 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gatesville Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Gates County has a median price of $93 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$209
Home daycare$135
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$114
Preschool
Center$93
Home daycare$114
School age
Center$50
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Gatesville Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #37000036
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Gatesville Elementary Preschool
Is Gatesville Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Gatesville Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gatesville Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 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 Gatesville Elementary Preschool care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gatesville Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Gatesville Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 357-4133 to confirm.
How much does Gatesville Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 357-4133 to ask.
What is Gatesville Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(252) 357-4133.
Where is Gatesville Elementary Preschool?
709 Main Street, Gatesville, NC 27938. The nearest other daycare we list is Totally Kids Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.