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Happy Valley Pre-K

1350 Yadkin River Road, Lenoir, NC 28645
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$115
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About Happy Valley Pre-K

Happy Valley Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Lenoir, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Valley Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $115 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Caldwell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$137
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$64

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 Happy Valley Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#14000420
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • 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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  1. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Happy Valley Pre-K

Is Happy Valley Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Happy Valley Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Valley Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Happy Valley Pre-K care for?

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

Does Happy Valley Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Valley Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 754-3496 to confirm.

How much does Happy Valley Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 754-3496 to ask.

What is Happy Valley Pre-K's phone number?

(828) 754-3496.

Where is Happy Valley Pre-K?

1350 Yadkin River Road, Lenoir, NC 28645. The nearest other daycare we list is Hibriten High School Early Learning Lab, 1.4 miles away.

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