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115 Cooper Street, Statesville, NC
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Third Creek Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $149
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About Third Creek Preschool
Third Creek Preschool is a licensed child care center in Statesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving 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 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 873-3002 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Third Creek Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $149 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for Third Creek Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49000323
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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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- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2025Inspection4 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 Oct 17, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
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 Oct 16, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2024Inspection7 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 Nov 5, 2024
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Third Creek Preschool
Is Third Creek Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Third Creek Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Third Creek Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Third Creek Preschool care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Third Creek Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Third Creek Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 873-3002 to confirm.
How much does Third Creek Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 873-3002 to ask.
What is Third Creek Preschool's phone number?
(704) 873-3002.
Where is Third Creek Preschool?
316 East Barkley Road, Statesville, NC 28677. The nearest other daycare we list is Third Creek Prime Time for Kids, 0.1 miles away.