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Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool

201 Bob Hardin Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$113
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About Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool

Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $113 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Rutherford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$142

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$108

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$113

School age

Center$65
Home daycare$89

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 Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#81000280
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 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).

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.

      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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FAQ

Questions about Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool

Is Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 287-3778 to confirm.

How much does Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 287-3778 to ask.

What is Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(828) 287-3778.

Where is Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool?

201 Bob Hardin Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms. Bridget's Bright Beginnings, 1.7 miles away.

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