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178 Sunny Hill Drive, Lincolnton, NC
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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.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
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.
Corrected during the visit
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
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 Mar 11, 2025
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
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
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 enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
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.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 736-1394 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 736-1394 to ask.
(704) 736-1394.
3970 King Wilkinson Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092. The nearest other daycare we list is Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.