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M & E Preschool

3641 Virginia Road, Tyner, NC 279805.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131

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About M & E Preschool

M & E Preschool is a licensed child care center in Tyner, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

M & E Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chowan County has a median price of $131 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.
Chowan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$131
Home daycare$126

Toddler

Center$125
Home daycare$121

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$121

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$86

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 M & E Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#21000050
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children 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 Mar 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

  6. Oct 2, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children 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 Oct 17, 2025

  7. Jun 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about M & E Preschool

Is M & E Preschool licensed?

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

When was M & E Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has M & E Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 M & E Preschool care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does M & E Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are M & E Preschool's hours?

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

How much does M & E Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 221-8651 to ask.

What is M & E Preschool's phone number?

(252) 221-8651.

Where is M & E Preschool?

3641 Virginia Road, Tyner, NC 27980. The nearest other daycare we list is Touched by an Angel Academy, 6.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).