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6342 Hwy 226S, Bakersville, NC
Gouge Primary Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $102
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About Gouge Primary Pre-K
Gouge Primary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Bakersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 766-2260 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gouge Primary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Mitchell County has a median price of $102 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$149
Home daycare$94
Toddler
Center$138
Home daycare$83
Preschool
Center$102
Home daycare$82
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$58
State record
Inspection reports for Gouge Primary Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #61000069
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- 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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Aug 27, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
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 Sep 8, 2026
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
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Sep 10, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
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 Sep 24, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Gouge Primary Pre-K
Is Gouge Primary Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Gouge Primary Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gouge Primary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Gouge Primary Pre-K care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Gouge Primary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Gouge Primary Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 766-2260 to confirm.
How much does Gouge Primary Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 766-2260 to ask.
What is Gouge Primary Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 766-2260.
Where is Gouge Primary Pre-K?
134 Laurel Street, Bakersville, NC 28705. The nearest other daycare we list is Head Start, 0.6 miles away.