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Valmead Preschool

111 Elizabeth Drive NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$115
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About Valmead Preschool

Valmead Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lenoir, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
40 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 capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Valmead Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $115 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Caldwell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$137
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$64

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 Valmead Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#14000318
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Oct 13, 2025

  3. Mar 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 20, 2025

  4. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo 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 Valmead Preschool

Is Valmead Preschool licensed?

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

When was Valmead Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Valmead Preschool 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 Valmead Preschool care for?

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

Does Valmead Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Valmead Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 754-9612 to confirm.

How much does Valmead Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 754-9612 to ask.

What is Valmead Preschool's phone number?

(828) 754-9612.

Where is Valmead Preschool?

111 Elizabeth Drive NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The nearest other daycare we list is Northside Children's Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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