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Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program

400 Monroe Avenue, Hamlet, NC 28345
licensed capacity
48
a week, county median
$109
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About Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program

Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program is a licensed child care center in Hamlet, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program 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).

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Richmond County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#77000167
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026

  3. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2025Inspection8 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 Feb 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025

  7. Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024

  8. Feb 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program

Is Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program licensed?

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

When was Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program care for?

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

Does Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 582-7907 to confirm.

How much does Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 582-7907 to ask.

What is Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program's phone number?

(910) 582-7907.

Where is Monroe Avenue Pre-K Program?

400 Monroe Avenue, Hamlet, NC 28345.

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