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North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Way Makers Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 98
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Way Makers Preschool
Way Makers Preschool is a licensed child care center in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 818-1654 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Way Makers Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilkes County has a median price of $183 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$183
Home daycare$126
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Way Makers Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #97000321
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Linens were not changed when they became soiled or wet.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 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
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Jun 26, 2024
Show 3 earlier visits
May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 May 20, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A license was bought, sold, or transferred by one person or entity to another.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Way Makers Preschool
Is Way Makers Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Way Makers Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Way Makers Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Way Makers Preschool care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Way Makers Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Way Makers Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 818-1654 to confirm.
How much does Way Makers Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 818-1654 to ask.
What is Way Makers Preschool's phone number?
(336) 818-1654.
Where is Way Makers Preschool?
374 Lincoln Heights Road Ste A, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Start, under 0.1 miles away.