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Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K

1337 Giles Byrd Road, Hallsboro, NC 28442
licensed capacity
54
a week, county median
$116

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About Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K

Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Hallsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $116 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Columbus County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$139
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$95

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$91

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$134

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 Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Prov License
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#24000114
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 Feb 3, 2026

  4. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

    • 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 commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

  7. Feb 29, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • 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 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024

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 Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K

Is Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K care for?

54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 646-3510 to confirm.

How much does Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 646-3510 to ask.

What is Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(910) 646-3510.

Where is Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary Pre-K?

1337 Giles Byrd Road, Hallsboro, NC 28442. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethel's Childcare, 6.4 miles away.

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