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Old Fort, NC 28762 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Old Fort Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 54
- a week, county median
- $134
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About
About Old Fort Elementary Preschool
Old Fort Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Old Fort, 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 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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 (828) 668-0087 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Old Fort 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 Old Fort Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #5955035
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Old Fort Elementary Preschool
Is Old Fort Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Old Fort Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Old Fort Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Old Fort Elementary Preschool care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Old Fort Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Old Fort Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 668-0087 to confirm.
How much does Old Fort Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 668-0087 to ask.
What is Old Fort Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(828) 668-0087.
Where is Old Fort Elementary Preschool?
128 Mauney Avenue, Old Fort, NC 28762. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Old Fort Afterschool, under 0.1 miles away.