East Coast Early Learning Academy
2236 South Croaton Highway Unit #6, Nags Head, NC
5.0· 1 review
Nags Head Elementary Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 54
- a week, county median
- $177
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About Nags Head Elementary Pre-K
Nags Head Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Nags Head, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 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 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 480-8880 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nags Head Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dare County has a median price of $177 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$230
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$204
Home daycare$162
Preschool
Center$177
Home daycare$163
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Nags Head Elementary Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #28000233
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Nags Head Elementary Pre-K
Is Nags Head Elementary Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Nags Head Elementary Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nags Head Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Nags Head Elementary Pre-K care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Nags Head Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Nags Head Elementary Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 480-8880 to confirm.
How much does Nags Head Elementary Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 480-8880 to ask.
What is Nags Head Elementary Pre-K's phone number?
(252) 480-8880.
Where is Nags Head Elementary Pre-K?
3100 South Wrightsville Avenue, Nags Head, NC 27959. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Nags Head, under 0.1 miles away.