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Morehead Primary Preschool

4409 Country Club Road, Morehead City, NC 28557
licensed capacity
42
a week, county median
$129
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About Morehead Primary Preschool

Morehead Primary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Morehead City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Morehead Primary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Carteret County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

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 Morehead Primary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#16000130
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025

  6. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Morehead Primary Preschool

Is Morehead Primary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Morehead Primary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Morehead Primary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Morehead Primary Preschool care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Morehead Primary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Morehead Primary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 247-2448 to confirm.

How much does Morehead Primary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 247-2448 to ask.

What is Morehead Primary Preschool's phone number?

(252) 247-2448.

Where is Morehead Primary Preschool?

4409 Country Club Road, Morehead City, NC 28557. The nearest other daycare we list is Bloom Preschool, 0.7 miles away.

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