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Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K

3970 King Wilkinson Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
licensed capacity
54
a week, county median
$140

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About Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K

Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Lincolnton, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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
54 children

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Programs

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $140 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$171
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$149

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$105

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 Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#55000168
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Feb 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 11, 2025

  5. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024

  7. Nov 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • 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 Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K

Is Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 736-1394 to confirm.

How much does Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 736-1394 to ask.

What is Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K's phone number?

(704) 736-1394.

Where is Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K?

3970 King Wilkinson Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092. The nearest other daycare we list is Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.

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