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Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K

361 Jefferson Road, Boone, NC 28607
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$162
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About Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K

Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

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

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Watauga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$180
Home daycare$158

Toddler

Center$150
Home daycare$124

Preschool

Center$162
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$143

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 Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#95000080
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

  2. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Mar 12, 2025

  4. Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

  5. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2023Inspection6 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 Oct 20, 2023

    • 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 Oct 25, 2023

    • 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 Oct 20, 2023

    • 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 Oct 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 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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FAQ

Questions about Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K

Is Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 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 Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 264-8481 to confirm.

How much does Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 264-8481 to ask.

What is Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(828) 264-8481.

Where is Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K?

361 Jefferson Road, Boone, NC 28607. The nearest other daycare we list is Hardin Park Extended Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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