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Martins Creek School Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $93
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About
About Martins Creek School Pre-K
Martins Creek School Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Murphy, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 837-2722 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Martins Creek School Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cherokee County has a median price of $93 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$209
Home daycare$135
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$114
Preschool
Center$93
Home daycare$114
School age
Center$50
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Martins Creek School Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #20000058
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Mar 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Sanitation Rule: 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES (a)
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
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
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Martins Creek School Pre-K
Is Martins Creek School Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Martins Creek School Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Martins Creek School Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 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 Martins Creek School Pre-K care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Martins Creek School Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Martins Creek School Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 837-2722 to confirm.
How much does Martins Creek School Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 837-2722 to ask.
What is Martins Creek School Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 837-2722.
Where is Martins Creek School Pre-K?
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road, Murphy, NC 28906.