It Takes A Village
813 West King Street, Kings Mountain, NC
West Elementary School
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Kings Mountain, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 476-8345 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
West Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $131 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$159
Home daycare$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for West Elementary School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #23000428
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection1 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 Jun 12, 2025
- Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
Nov 29, 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 Nov 29, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about West Elementary School
Is West Elementary School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was West Elementary School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 7 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 West Elementary School care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does West Elementary School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are West Elementary School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 476-8345 to confirm.
How much does West Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 476-8345 to ask.
What is West Elementary School's phone number?
(704) 476-8345.
Where is West Elementary School?
500 West Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. The nearest other daycare we list is It Takes A Village, 0.3 miles away.