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596 Central Street, Hudson, NC
Sawmills Elementary Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $115
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About
About Sawmills Elementary Pre-K
Sawmills Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Granite Falls, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 396-2610 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sawmills Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $115 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.
Infant
Center$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Sawmills Elementary Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #14000408
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
Jan 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Feb 5, 2026
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 5, 2026
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. M.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
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 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Sawmills Elementary Pre-K
Is Sawmills Elementary Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sawmills Elementary Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sawmills Elementary Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Sawmills Elementary Pre-K care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Sawmills Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sawmills Elementary Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 396-2610 to confirm.
How much does Sawmills Elementary Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 396-2610 to ask.
What is Sawmills Elementary Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 396-2610.
Where is Sawmills Elementary Pre-K?
4436 Sawmills School Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630. The nearest other daycare we list is Sawmills Wrap Around, under 0.1 miles away.