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South Topsail Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $138
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About South Topsail Elementary Preschool
South Topsail Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Hampstead, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 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
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 259-7603 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
South Topsail Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Pender County has a median price of $138 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$157
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$125
Preschool
Center$138
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$73
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for South Topsail Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #71000250
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Mar 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Inspection2 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 or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
- Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about South Topsail Elementary Preschool
Is South Topsail Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was South Topsail Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has South Topsail Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 7 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 South Topsail Elementary Preschool care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does South Topsail Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are South Topsail Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 259-7603 to confirm.
How much does South Topsail Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 259-7603 to ask.
What is South Topsail Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(910) 259-7603.
Where is South Topsail Elementary Preschool?
997 Hoover Road, Hampstead, NC 28443. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Place Child Care Center, 0.8 miles away.