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Hunters Creek Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $129
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About Hunters Creek Pre-K
Hunters Creek Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 353-4443 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hunters Creek Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $129 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$203
Home daycare$161
Toddler
Center$152
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Hunters Creek Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #67001151
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Mar 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Hunters Creek Pre-K
Is Hunters Creek Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hunters Creek Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hunters Creek Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Hunters Creek Pre-K care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Hunters Creek Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Hunters Creek Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 353-4443 to confirm.
How much does Hunters Creek Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 353-4443 to ask.
What is Hunters Creek Pre-K's phone number?
(910) 353-4443.
Where is Hunters Creek Pre-K?
3450 Hunter's Trail, Jacksonville, NC 28546. The nearest other daycare we list is Just 4 Kids Drop-In Child Care, 0.6 miles away.