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Glenwood Elementary Preschool

1545 Old Hwy 221 S, Marion, NC 28752
licensed capacity
54
a week, county median
$134
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About Glenwood Elementary Preschool

Glenwood Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

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

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Glenwood Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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McDowell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$141
Home daycare$135

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$130

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$72

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 Glenwood Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#59000110
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2025Inspection1 rule 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

  4. Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Glenwood Elementary Preschool

Is Glenwood Elementary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Glenwood Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Glenwood Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Glenwood Elementary Preschool care for?

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

Does Glenwood Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Glenwood Elementary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 738-4220 to confirm.

How much does Glenwood Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 738-4220 to ask.

What is Glenwood Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(828) 738-4220.

Where is Glenwood Elementary Preschool?

1545 Old Hwy 221 S, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Glenwood Afterschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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