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Northside Elementary Pre-K

164 Elementary Avenue, Norlina, NC 27563
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$125

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About Northside Elementary Pre-K

Northside Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Norlina, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 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
36 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Northside Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Warren County has a median price of $125 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Warren County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$137
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$125
Home daycare$104

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$99

School age

Center$68
Home daycare$64

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 Northside Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#93000106
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Feb 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026

  2. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 6, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff did not review the EPR plan annually.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

  4. Nov 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  5. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

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 Northside Elementary Pre-K

Is Northside Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Northside Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Northside Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 7 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 Northside Elementary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Northside Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Northside Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 456-2656 to confirm.

How much does Northside Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 456-2656 to ask.

What is Northside Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(252) 456-2656.

Where is Northside Elementary Pre-K?

164 Elementary Avenue, Norlina, NC 27563. The nearest other daycare we list is Hargrove Family Day Care Center, 3.2 miles away.

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