Building Blocks Academy
2945 US 70, Connelly Springs, NC
Icard Elementary Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $112
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About
About Icard Elementary Pre-K
Icard Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Connelly Springs, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 397-3491 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Icard Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $112 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$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Icard Elementary Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #12000291
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jun 5, 2025
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 Jun 5, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
Feb 27, 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 Feb 27, 2024
Oct 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Icard Elementary Pre-K
Is Icard Elementary Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Icard Elementary Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Icard Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Icard Elementary Pre-K care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Icard Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Icard Elementary Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 397-3491 to confirm.
How much does Icard Elementary Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 397-3491 to ask.
What is Icard Elementary Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 397-3491.
Where is Icard Elementary Pre-K?
3087 Icard School Road, Connelly Springs, NC 28612. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks Academy, 1.5 miles away.