First Baptist Church Child Development Center
500 Faet St NW, Valdese, NC
5.0· 2 reviews
Valdese Elementary School Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 54
- a week, county median
- $112
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About
About Valdese Elementary School Pre-K
Valdese Elementary School Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Valdese, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 874-0704 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Valdese Elementary School Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $112 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$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Valdese Elementary School Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #12000333
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- 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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- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Apr 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Valdese Elementary School Pre-K
Is Valdese Elementary School Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Valdese Elementary School Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Valdese Elementary School Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Valdese Elementary School Pre-K care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Valdese Elementary School Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Valdese Elementary School Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 874-0704 to confirm.
How much does Valdese Elementary School Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 874-0704 to ask.
What is Valdese Elementary School Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 874-0704.
Where is Valdese Elementary School Pre-K?
298 Praley Street, Valdese, NC 28690. The nearest other daycare we list is Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.