Chowan Early Learning Center
423 Sandy Ridge Road, Edenton, NC
White Oak Elementary Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 144
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About White Oak Elementary Preschool
White Oak Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Edenton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 144 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 221-4078 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
White Oak Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Chowan County has a median price of $109 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$131
Home daycare$126
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$121
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$121
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for White Oak Elementary Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #21000037
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Oct 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2026
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2026
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
Oct 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Inspection4 rules 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 Apr 28, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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
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
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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
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FAQ
Questions about White Oak Elementary Preschool
Is White Oak Elementary Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was White Oak Elementary Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has White Oak Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 White Oak Elementary Preschool care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does White Oak Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are White Oak Elementary Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 221-4078 to confirm.
How much does White Oak Elementary Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 221-4078 to ask.
What is White Oak Elementary Preschool's phone number?
(252) 221-4078.
Where is White Oak Elementary Preschool?
111 Sandy Ridge Road, Edenton, NC 27932. The nearest other daycare we list is Chowan Early Learning Center, 1.6 miles away.