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301 Yaupon Drive, Jacksonville, NC
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Morton Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 54
- a week, county median
- $129
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About
About Morton Pre-K
Morton Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 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
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 353-0930 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Morton Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $129 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$203
Home daycare$161
Toddler
Center$152
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Morton Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #67001070
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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 11, 2026Inspection4 rules 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 Mar 24, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
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 Mar 24, 2026
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
The health assessment did not include a vision screening.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
The health assessment did not include a vision screening.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Morton Pre-K
Is Morton Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Morton Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Morton Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Morton Pre-K care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Morton Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Morton Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 353-0930 to confirm.
How much does Morton Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 353-0930 to ask.
What is Morton Pre-K's phone number?
(910) 353-0930.
Where is Morton Pre-K?
485 Old 30 Road, Jacksonville, NC 28546. The nearest other daycare we list is Sanctuary Childcare Center, 1.4 miles away.