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Tyrrell Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 72
- a week, county median
- $109
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About Tyrrell Elementary Preschool
Tyrrell Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Columbia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 796-3881 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tyrrell Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Tyrrell 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 Tyrrell Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #89000019
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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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- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2024Inspection3 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 Dec 18, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
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 Jan 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Tyrrell Elementary Preschool
Is Tyrrell Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tyrrell Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tyrrell Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Tyrrell Elementary Preschool care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Tyrrell Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tyrrell Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 796-3881 to confirm.
How much does Tyrrell Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 796-3881 to ask.
What is Tyrrell Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(252) 796-3881.
Where is Tyrrell Elementary Preschool?
486 Elementary School Road, Columbia, NC 27925. The nearest other daycare we list is EIC Inc Ty Head Start, 0.1 miles away.