Bluebirds Nest Learning Center
681 Ledbetter Rd, Rockingham, NC
Mineral Springs Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Mineral Springs Pre-K
Mineral Springs Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Ellerbe, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 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
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 582-7915 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mineral Springs Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Richmond County has a median price of $109 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$137
Home daycare$183
Toddler
Center$131
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$114
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Mineral Springs Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #77000132
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- 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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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
Nov 20, 2023Inspection5 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. J.
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Mineral Springs Pre-K
Is Mineral Springs Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mineral Springs Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mineral Springs Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Mineral Springs Pre-K care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Mineral Springs Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mineral Springs Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 582-7915 to confirm.
How much does Mineral Springs Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 582-7915 to ask.
What is Mineral Springs Pre-K's phone number?
(910) 582-7915.
Where is Mineral Springs Pre-K?
1426 Greenlake Road, Ellerbe, NC 28338. The nearest other daycare we list is Bluebirds Nest Learning Center, 5.8 miles away.