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Saluda School Pre K

214 E Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$85
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About Saluda School Pre K

Saluda School Pre K is a licensed child care center in Saluda, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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

Saluda School Pre K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $85 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Polk County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$158

Toddler

Center$173
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$85
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$46
Home daycare$103

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 Saluda School Pre K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#75000054
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

    • 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 Oct 20, 2025

  4. Apr 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2025

    • 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

  5. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 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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FAQ

Questions about Saluda School Pre K

Is Saluda School Pre K licensed?

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

When was Saluda School Pre K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saluda School Pre K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 6 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 Saluda School Pre K care for?

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

Does Saluda School Pre K accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Saluda School Pre K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 749-5571 to confirm.

How much does Saluda School Pre K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 749-5571 to ask.

What is Saluda School Pre K's phone number?

(828) 749-5571.

Where is Saluda School Pre K?

214 E Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori-Flat Rock Country, 4.3 miles away.

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