First Class Preparatory School
219 W Mills Avenue, Mooresville, NC
4.0· 22 reviews
South Elementary School
- licensed capacity
- 72
- a week, county median
- $149
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About
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Mooresville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 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
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 658-2650 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
South Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $149 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for South Elementary School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #49000396
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 Aug 25, 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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 24, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
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 Nov 15, 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 Oct 2, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Nov 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
Oct 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about South Elementary School
Is South Elementary School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was South Elementary School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has South Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 South Elementary School care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does South Elementary School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are South Elementary School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 658-2650 to confirm.
How much does South Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 658-2650 to ask.
What is South Elementary School's phone number?
(704) 658-2650.
Where is South Elementary School?
839 South Magnolia Street, Mooresville, NC 28115. The nearest other daycare we list is South Elementary Basp, under 0.1 miles away.