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207 McDonald Rd, Forest City, NC
Harris Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $113
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About Harris Elementary Preschool
Harris Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Forest City, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 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
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 248-2354 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Harris Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $113 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$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Harris Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #81000258
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- 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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Oct 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Harris Elementary Preschool
Is Harris Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Harris Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Harris Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 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 Harris Elementary Preschool care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Harris Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Harris Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 248-2354 to confirm.
How much does Harris Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 248-2354 to ask.
What is Harris Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(828) 248-2354.
Where is Harris Elementary Preschool?
3330 US Highway 221 South, Forest City, NC 28043. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Zone Christian Child Care, 1.9 miles away.