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Margaret Hearne Elementary School

300 NE Gold Street, Wilson, NC 27893
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$136
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About Margaret Hearne Elementary School

Margaret Hearne Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Wilson, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 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

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Margaret Hearne Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $136 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Wilson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$175
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$142

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$90

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 Margaret Hearne Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#98000215
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Oct 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025

  5. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 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 Jan 10, 2025

  7. May 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024

  8. Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

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 Margaret Hearne Elementary School

Is Margaret Hearne Elementary School licensed?

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

When was Margaret Hearne Elementary School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Margaret Hearne Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Margaret Hearne Elementary School care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Margaret Hearne Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Margaret Hearne Elementary School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 399-7925 to confirm.

How much does Margaret Hearne Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 399-7925 to ask.

What is Margaret Hearne Elementary School's phone number?

(252) 399-7925.

Where is Margaret Hearne Elementary School?

300 NE Gold Street, Wilson, NC 27893. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Hands of Loving Care, 0.1 miles away.

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