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Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program

730 Turnpike Road, Raeford, NC 28376
licensed capacity
178
a week, county median
$125
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About Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program

Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program is a licensed child care center in Raeford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 178 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
178 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity178 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hoke County has a median price of $125 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Hoke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$150
Home daycare$140

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$96
Home daycare$157

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 Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
178 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#47000176
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

  4. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 24, 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 Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program

Is Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program licensed?

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

When was Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program care for?

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

Does Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 875-1574 to confirm.

How much does Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 875-1574 to ask.

What is Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program's phone number?

(910) 875-1574.

Where is Upchurch Elementary Pre-K & Ec Program?

730 Turnpike Road, Raeford, NC 28376. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones Learning Academy, 0.7 miles away.

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