McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr
2111 Sugar Hill Road, Marion, NC
3.6· 7 reviews
West Marion Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 54
- a week, county median
- $134
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About
About West Marion Preschool
West Marion Preschool is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 738-3353 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
West Marion Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $134 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for West Marion Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #59000131
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- 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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Feb 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
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 29, 2025
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2024Inspection1 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 Mar 27, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about West Marion Preschool
Is West Marion Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was West Marion Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Marion Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Marion Preschool care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does West Marion Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are West Marion Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 738-3353 to confirm.
How much does West Marion Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 738-3353 to ask.
What is West Marion Preschool's phone number?
(828) 738-3353.
Where is West Marion Preschool?
820 Marler Road, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA West Marion Afterschool, under 0.1 miles away.