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Laurelwood Community Preschool

4710 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw, NC 281735.0· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Laurelwood Community Preschool

Laurelwood Community Preschool is a licensed child care center in Waxhaw, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Laurelwood Community Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $205 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.
Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$248
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$205
Home daycare$167

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$178

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$202

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 Laurelwood Community Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#90000480
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

    • 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 Aug 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  6. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Laurelwood Community Preschool

Is Laurelwood Community Preschool licensed?

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

When was Laurelwood Community Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Laurelwood Community Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 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 Laurelwood Community Preschool care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Laurelwood Community Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Laurelwood Community Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Laurelwood Community Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 243-8580 to ask.

What is Laurelwood Community Preschool's phone number?

(704) 243-8580.

Where is Laurelwood Community Preschool?

4710 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Friends Child Care, 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).