Gap Civil Head Start
145 Cranford Road, Sparta, NC
Sparta Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 90
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Sparta Elementary Preschool
Sparta Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Sparta, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 372-8546 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sparta Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Alleghany County has a median price of $109 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$109
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$109
Home daycare$115
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Sparta Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #03000039
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Jan 22, 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
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FAQ
Questions about Sparta Elementary Preschool
Is Sparta Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sparta Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sparta Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Sparta Elementary Preschool care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sparta Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sparta Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 372-8546 to confirm.
How much does Sparta Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 372-8546 to ask.
What is Sparta Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(336) 372-8546.
Where is Sparta Elementary Preschool?
450 N Main St, Sparta, NC 28675. The nearest other daycare we list is Gap Civil Head Start, 0.3 miles away.