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Greenlee Primary Pre-K

2206 Carters Ridge Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$102

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About Greenlee Primary Pre-K

Greenlee Primary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Spruce Pine, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 8 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
36 children

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Programs

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Greenlee 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).

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Mitchell County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Greenlee Primary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#61000068
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 43 rules in all · 43 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 7, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 May 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026

  2. Dec 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

  3. Nov 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 3, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025

  4. May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 May 13, 2025

  5. Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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. One child did not have immunizations on file.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Application was not signed by the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025

  7. Mar 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 30, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Application was not signed by the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

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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Questions about Greenlee Primary Pre-K

Is Greenlee Primary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Greenlee Primary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greenlee Primary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 Greenlee Primary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Greenlee Primary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Greenlee Primary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 766-2577 to confirm.

How much does Greenlee Primary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 766-2577 to ask.

What is Greenlee Primary Pre-K's phone number?

(828) 766-2577.

Where is Greenlee Primary Pre-K?

2206 Carters Ridge Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. The nearest other daycare we list is Jack & Jill School Age Program, 2.3 miles away.

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