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178 Sunny Hill Drive, Lincolnton, NC
Iron Station Elementary Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $140
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About
About Iron Station Elementary Pre-K
Iron Station Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Iron Station, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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 (704) 736-4292 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Iron Station Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $140 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$197
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$171
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$149
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Iron Station Elementary Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #55000097
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 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.
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- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
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
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Iron Station Elementary Pre-K
Is Iron Station Elementary Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Iron Station Elementary Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Iron Station Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Iron Station Elementary Pre-K care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Iron Station Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Iron Station Elementary Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 736-4292 to confirm.
How much does Iron Station Elementary Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 736-4292 to ask.
What is Iron Station Elementary Pre-K's phone number?
(704) 736-4292.
Where is Iron Station Elementary Pre-K?
4207 Highway 27, Iron Station, NC 28080. The nearest other daycare we list is Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.