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West Columbus School
- licensed capacity
- 65
- a week, county median
- $116
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About West Columbus School
West Columbus School is a licensed child care center in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 654-4250 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
West Columbus School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $116 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$139
Home daycare$112
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$95
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$91
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$134
State record
Inspection reports for West Columbus School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #24000115
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
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 5, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
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 Feb 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about West Columbus School
Is West Columbus School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was West Columbus School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Columbus School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 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 West Columbus School care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does West Columbus School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are West Columbus School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 654-4250 to confirm.
How much does West Columbus School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 654-4250 to ask.
What is West Columbus School's phone number?
(910) 654-4250.
Where is West Columbus School?
7685 Andrew Jackson Highway, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430.