Tom Thumb Academy
115 E Clinton St, Salemburg, NC
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Salemburg Elementary is a licensed child care center in Salemburg, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Salemburg Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Sampson County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 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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NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
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
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2023
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. Emergency information was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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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 September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 525-5547 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 525-5547 to ask.
(910) 525-5547.
404 E College St, Salemburg, NC 28385.