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Heron Pond Montessori School

831 Herbert Perry Road, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
licensed capacity
35
a week, county median
$177

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About Heron Pond Montessori School

Heron Pond Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-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
35 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Heron Pond Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dare County has a median price of $177 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.
Dare County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$230
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$204
Home daycare$162

Preschool

Center$177
Home daycare$163

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$117

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 Heron Pond Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Temporary License
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#28000286
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 1, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Heron Pond Montessori School

Is Heron Pond Montessori School licensed?

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

When was Heron Pond Montessori School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Heron Pond Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 9 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 Heron Pond Montessori School care for?

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

Does Heron Pond Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Heron Pond Montessori School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 619-0108 to confirm.

How much does Heron Pond Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 619-0108 to ask.

What is Heron Pond Montessori School's phone number?

(252) 619-0108.

Where is Heron Pond Montessori School?

831 Herbert Perry Road, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. The nearest other daycare we list is Kitty Hawk UM Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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