Pleasant Gardens Elementary Preschool
100 John Roach Drive, Marion, NC
Grace Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 80
- a week, county median
- $164
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About
About Grace Preschool
Grace Preschool is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 527-6776 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $164 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for Grace Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #59000164
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 1
- 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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- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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
Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Preschool
Is Grace Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Grace Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Grace Preschool care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Grace Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Grace Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 527-6776 to confirm.
How much does Grace Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 527-6776 to ask.
What is Grace Preschool's phone number?
(828) 527-6776.
Where is Grace Preschool?
5182 US 70 W, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is Pleasant Gardens Elementary Preschool, 2.7 miles away.