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Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start

501 Kildaire Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$199
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About Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start

Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

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Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $199 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$355
Home daycare$271

Toddler

Center$292
Home daycare$226

Preschool

Center$199
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$105
Home daycare$112

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 Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#68000434
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026

  2. Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026

  3. Sep 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025

  4. Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  5. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 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 Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start

Is Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start licensed?

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

When was Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 7 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 Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start care for?

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

Does Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 918-2153 to confirm.

How much does Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 918-2153 to ask.

What is Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start's phone number?

(919) 918-2153.

Where is Mary Scroggs Elementary Pre-K/Head Start?

501 Kildaire Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The nearest other daycare we list is Scroggs School Age Care Program, under 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).