Payton's Playhouse
1173 Dragstrip Road, Hudson, NC
Pine Mountain Preschool
- capacity
- 38
- a week, county median
- $137
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About
About Pine Mountain Preschool
Pine Mountain Preschool is a child care center in Hudson, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 38 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 572-2065 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pine Mountain Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $137 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$137
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Pine Mountain Preschool
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14000435
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
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
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children 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 May 12, 2025
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 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
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 Sep 16, 2024
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Pine Mountain Preschool
Is Pine Mountain Preschool licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was Pine Mountain Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pine Mountain Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Pine Mountain Preschool care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pine Mountain Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Pine Mountain Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 572-2065 to confirm.
How much does Pine Mountain Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 572-2065 to ask.
What is Pine Mountain Preschool's phone number?
(828) 572-2065.
Where is Pine Mountain Preschool?
2822 Pooveys Chapel Church Rd, Hudson, NC 28645. The nearest other daycare we list is Payton's Playhouse, 1.5 miles away.