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Griggs Elementary Preschool

261 Poplar Branch Road, Poplar Branch, NC 27965
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$129

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About Griggs Elementary Preschool

Griggs Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Poplar Branch, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
40 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Griggs Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Currituck County has a median price of $129 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.
Currituck County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$172
Home daycare$168

Toddler

Center$149
Home daycare$121

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$101

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 Griggs Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#27000114
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 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

  7. Mar 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Griggs Elementary Preschool

Is Griggs Elementary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Griggs Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Griggs Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Griggs Elementary Preschool care for?

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

Does Griggs Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Griggs Elementary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 453-2700 to confirm.

How much does Griggs Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 453-2700 to ask.

What is Griggs Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(252) 453-2700.

Where is Griggs Elementary Preschool?

261 Poplar Branch Road, Poplar Branch, NC 27965. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Racers Learning Center, 2.8 miles away.

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