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Marion, NC 28752 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
North Cove Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $134
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About
About North Cove Elementary Preschool
North Cove Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 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
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 756-4342 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
North Cove Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $134 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for North Cove Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #59000161
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about North Cove Elementary Preschool
Is North Cove Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was North Cove Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has North Cove Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 North Cove Elementary Preschool care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does North Cove Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are North Cove Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 756-4342 to confirm.
How much does North Cove Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 756-4342 to ask.
What is North Cove Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(828) 756-4342.
Where is North Cove Elementary Preschool?
401 American Thread Road, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is Angel Garden Day Care, 5.3 miles away.