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1741 Dixon Road, Gastonia, NC
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Sherwood Elementary Prek
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $108
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About Sherwood Elementary Prek
Sherwood Elementary Prek is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 866-6609 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sherwood Elementary Prek has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $108 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$148
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Sherwood Elementary Prek
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #36000582
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
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
Smoking materials were not kept in locked storage.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
The health assessment did not include a vision screening.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2025Inspection2 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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 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.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
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).
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Inspection3 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 Mar 11, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
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).
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Inspection6 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 Mar 11, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
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).
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
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.
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
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
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
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sherwood Elementary Prek
Is Sherwood Elementary Prek licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sherwood Elementary Prek last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sherwood Elementary Prek had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Sherwood Elementary Prek care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Sherwood Elementary Prek accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Sherwood Elementary Prek's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 866-6609 to confirm.
How much does Sherwood Elementary Prek cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 866-6609 to ask.
What is Sherwood Elementary Prek's phone number?
(704) 866-6609.
Where is Sherwood Elementary Prek?
1744 Dixon Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Centers, under 0.1 miles away.