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Southwest Pre-K

2601 Burgaw Highway, Jacksonville, NC 28540
licensed capacity
54
a week, county median
$129

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About Southwest Pre-K

Southwest Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Southwest Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Onslow County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$161

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Southwest Pre-K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67001073
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025

  4. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

  8. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Daycares near Southwest Pre-K

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Pridgen's Daycare

145 Jenkins Rd #26, Jacksonville, NC

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Home daycare

Love Center

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FAQ

Questions about Southwest Pre-K

Is Southwest Pre-K licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Southwest Pre-K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southwest Pre-K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Southwest Pre-K care for?

54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Southwest Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Southwest Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 347-0900 to confirm.

How much does Southwest Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 347-0900 to ask.

What is Southwest Pre-K's phone number?

(910) 347-0900.

Where is Southwest Pre-K?

2601 Burgaw Highway, Jacksonville, NC 28540. The nearest other daycare we list is Pridgen's Daycare, 1.2 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).