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Morganton, NC 28655 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Glen Alpine Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $112
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About
About Glen Alpine Pre-K
Glen Alpine Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 584-0661 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Glen Alpine Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $112 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$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Glen Alpine Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #12000295
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Glen Alpine Pre-K
Is Glen Alpine Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Glen Alpine Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Glen Alpine Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 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 Glen Alpine Pre-K care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Glen Alpine Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Glen Alpine Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 584-0661 to confirm.
How much does Glen Alpine Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 584-0661 to ask.
What is Glen Alpine Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 584-0661.
Where is Glen Alpine Pre-K?
302 London Street, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is W A Young Pre-K/More at Four, 0.8 miles away.