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Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

2736 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$162
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About Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Banner Elk, 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 13 rules across 3 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
18 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Watauga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$180
Home daycare$158

Toddler

Center$150
Home daycare$124

Preschool

Center$162
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$143

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 Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#95000178
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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. Oct 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

    • Records and paperwork

      A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.

  2. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 15, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Apr 24, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026

  4. Dec 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 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

  5. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo 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 Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

Is Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten licensed?

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

When was Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten care for?

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

Does Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 263-1821 to confirm.

How much does Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 263-1821 to ask.

What is Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?

(828) 263-1821.

Where is Valle Crucis Elementary Pre-Kindergarten?

2736 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Cove at Lynhill, 3.4 miles away.

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