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Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $181
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About
About Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center
Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Cashiers, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $181 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$181
Home daycare$166
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$84
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$48
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #50000098
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Jun 10, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
Balloons were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center
Is Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 743-3056 to ask.
What is Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 743-3056.
Where is Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center?
20 Community Place, Cashiers, NC 28717.