Caldwell Academy
1302 Norwood Drive, Lenoir, NC
Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start
- licensed capacity
- 46
- a week, county median
- $137
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About
About Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start
Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start is a licensed child care center in Lenoir, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving toddlers, 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 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 728-6423 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $137 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$137
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14000328
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Dec 6, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start
Is Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 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 Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 728-6423 to confirm.
How much does Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 728-6423 to ask.
What is Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start's phone number?
(828) 728-6423.
Where is Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start?
1425 Berkley Street SW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The nearest other daycare we list is Whitnel Wraparound, under 0.1 miles away.