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900 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC
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Smyrna Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $129
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About Smyrna Elementary Preschool
Smyrna Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Smyrna, 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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 (252) 729-2301 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smyrna Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $129 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$199
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$129
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Smyrna Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #16000128
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 18 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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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See all 18 visits
- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was not updated annually.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was not updated annually.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 May 23, 2025
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
May 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 May 23, 2025
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 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
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch in the outdoor space under the large climbing structure was not nine (9) inches.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Smyrna Elementary Preschool
Is Smyrna Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Smyrna Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smyrna Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Smyrna Elementary Preschool care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Smyrna Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Smyrna Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 729-2301 to confirm.
How much does Smyrna Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 729-2301 to ask.
What is Smyrna Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(252) 729-2301.
Where is Smyrna Elementary Preschool?
174 Marshallberg Road, Smyrna, NC 28579. The nearest other daycare we list is Beaufort Child Development Center, 6.4 miles away.