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Union Elementary School Pre K

4875 Reepsville Road, Vale, NC 28168
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$140
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About Union Elementary School Pre K

Union Elementary School Pre K is a licensed child care center in Vale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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
18 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Union Elementary School Pre K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $140 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$171
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$149

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$105

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 Union Elementary School Pre K

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#55000171
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • 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. Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Individual applications were not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

  2. Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025

    • 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

  3. May 14, 2025Inspection1 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

  4. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Union Elementary School Pre K

Is Union Elementary School Pre K licensed?

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

When was Union Elementary School Pre K last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Union Elementary School Pre K had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 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 Union Elementary School Pre K care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Union Elementary School Pre K accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Union Elementary School Pre K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 276-1493 to confirm.

How much does Union Elementary School Pre K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 276-1493 to ask.

What is Union Elementary School Pre K's phone number?

(704) 276-1493.

Where is Union Elementary School Pre K?

4875 Reepsville Road, Vale, NC 28168. The nearest other daycare we list is Union Elementary YMCA Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.

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