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Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K

2595 Rock Dam Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$140

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About Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K

Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Lincolnton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 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
36 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $140 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.
Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$171
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$149

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$105

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 Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#55000112
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Oct 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

  2. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  6. Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

  7. May 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Dec 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      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.

      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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Questions about Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K

Is Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 736-9610 to confirm.

How much does Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 736-9610 to ask.

What is Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(704) 736-9610.

Where is Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K?

2595 Rock Dam Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092. The nearest other daycare we list is Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.

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