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Tarboro, NC 27886 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Stocks Elementary Preschool Program
- licensed capacity
- 64
- a week, county median
- $190
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About
About Stocks Elementary Preschool Program
Stocks Elementary Preschool Program is a licensed child care center in Tarboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 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
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 823-2632 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stocks Elementary Preschool Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Edgecombe County has a median price of $190 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$190
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$147
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$67
Home daycare$67
State record
Inspection reports for Stocks Elementary Preschool Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #33000412
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Mar 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 rules 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
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
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Show 1 earlier visit
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Stocks Elementary Preschool Program
Is Stocks Elementary Preschool Program licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Stocks Elementary Preschool Program last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stocks Elementary Preschool Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Stocks Elementary Preschool Program care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stocks Elementary Preschool Program accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stocks Elementary Preschool Program's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 823-2632 to confirm.
How much does Stocks Elementary Preschool Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 823-2632 to ask.
What is Stocks Elementary Preschool Program's phone number?
(252) 823-2632.
Where is Stocks Elementary Preschool Program?
400 West Hope Lodge Street, Tarboro, NC 27886. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church Academy, 1.1 miles away.