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Start-Rite Preschool

204 Beckford Dr, Henderson, NC 275364.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
69
a week, county median
$161

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About Start-Rite Preschool

Start-Rite Preschool is a licensed child care center in Henderson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 69 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
69 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity69 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Start-Rite Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Vance County has a median price of $161 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Vance County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$166

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$78

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 Start-Rite Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
69 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#91000205
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

  5. Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

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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Questions about Start-Rite Preschool

Is Start-Rite Preschool licensed?

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

When was Start-Rite Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Start-Rite Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Start-Rite Preschool care for?

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

Does Start-Rite Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Start-Rite Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 492-2721 to confirm.

How much does Start-Rite Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 492-2721 to ask.

What is Start-Rite Preschool's phone number?

(252) 492-2721.

Where is Start-Rite Preschool?

204 Beckford Dr, Henderson, NC 27536.

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