Start Right Learning Center
940 Hudnell Street, Washington, NC
4.3· 12 reviews
Washington Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $135
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About
About Washington Elementary Preschool
Washington Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Washington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 946-1611 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Washington Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Beaufort County has a median price of $135 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$185
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$135
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$78
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Washington Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #07000130
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
Corrected during the visit
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
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
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
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Washington Elementary Preschool
Is Washington Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Washington Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Washington Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Washington Elementary Preschool care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Washington Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Washington Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 946-1611 to confirm.
How much does Washington Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 946-1611 to ask.
What is Washington Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(252) 946-1611.
Where is Washington Elementary Preschool?
947 Hudnell Street, Washington, NC 27889. The nearest other daycare we list is Start Right Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.