Kid's Corner
168 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, NC
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Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $93
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About
About Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Murphy, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 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) 837-2479 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cherokee County has a median price of $93 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$209
Home daycare$135
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$114
Preschool
Center$93
Home daycare$114
School age
Center$50
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #20000107
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 7, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
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
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
Sep 9, 2025Inspection6 rules 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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
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 Sep 19, 2025
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2024
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2024
When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Substitutes counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
The health assessment did not include updated immunizations.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
Is Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 837-2479 to confirm.
How much does Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 837-2479 to ask.
What is Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?
(828) 837-2479.
Where is Peachtree Elementary Pre-Kindergarten?
30 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, NC 28906. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Corner, 0.1 miles away.