West End Elementary Preschool
4483 Hwy 211, West End, NC
Lee's Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $189
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About
About Lee's Early Learning Center
Lee's Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in West End, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 673-2273 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lee's Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Moore County has a median price of $189 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$189
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$154
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$163
State record
Inspection reports for Lee's Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #63000557
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Records and paperwork 19
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jun 8, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2026
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 Jun 20, 2026
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2026
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2026
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
Corrected during the visit
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
Aug 21, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
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 13, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Lee's Early Learning Center
Is Lee's Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lee's Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lee's Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Lee's Early Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lee's Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lee's Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 673-2273 to confirm.
How much does Lee's Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 673-2273 to ask.
What is Lee's Early Learning Center's phone number?
(910) 673-2273.
Where is Lee's Early Learning Center?
1135 Seven Lakes Drive, West End, NC 27376. The nearest other daycare we list is West End Elementary Preschool, 0.6 miles away.