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Salem Elementary Pre-K

1329 Salem Road, Morganton, NC 28655
licensed capacity
45
a week, county median
$112
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About Salem Elementary Pre-K

Salem Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Salem Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $112 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.
Burke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$112
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$64
Home daycare$117

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 Salem Elementary Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#12000312
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 7 visits

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 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Salem Elementary Pre-K

Is Salem Elementary Pre-K licensed?

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

When was Salem Elementary Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

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

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists no cited rules in its 7 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Salem Elementary Pre-K care for?

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

Does Salem Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Salem Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 437-5901 to confirm.

How much does Salem Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 437-5901 to ask.

What is Salem Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(828) 437-5901.

Where is Salem Elementary Pre-K?

1329 Salem Road, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is Salem Elementary 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).