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Ranger Elementary School Pre-K

101 Hardy Truett Road, Murphy, NC 28906
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$93

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About Ranger Elementary School Pre-K

Ranger Elementary School Pre-K 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ranger Elementary School Pre-K 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).

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Cherokee County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Ranger Elementary School Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#20000074
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

    • 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 Feb 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. B.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025

    • 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). B.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Mar 18, 2025

  3. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023

    • 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). K.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

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 Ranger Elementary School Pre-K

Is Ranger Elementary School Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Ranger Elementary School Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ranger Elementary School Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Ranger Elementary School Pre-K care for?

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

Does Ranger Elementary School Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ranger Elementary School Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 644-5111 to confirm.

How much does Ranger Elementary School Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 644-5111 to ask.

What is Ranger Elementary School Pre-K's phone number?

(828) 644-5111.

Where is Ranger Elementary School Pre-K?

101 Hardy Truett Road, Murphy, NC 28906. The nearest other daycare we list is Murphy Elementary School Pre-K, 5.6 miles away.

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