Choice Care Discovery
259 West Street, Spindale, NC
5.0· 4 reviews
Spindale Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $113
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About Spindale Elementary Preschool
Spindale Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Spindale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 286-2861 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Spindale Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $113 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$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Spindale Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #81000244
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 Aug 29, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 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 May 6, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Spindale Elementary Preschool
Is Spindale Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Spindale Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Spindale Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Spindale Elementary Preschool care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Spindale Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Spindale Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 286-2861 to confirm.
How much does Spindale Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 286-2861 to ask.
What is Spindale Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(828) 286-2861.
Where is Spindale Elementary Preschool?
161 North Oak Street, Spindale, NC 28160. The nearest other daycare we list is Choice Care Academy, 0.2 miles away.