ACME-DELCO ELEMENTARY PRE-K

RIEGELWOOD, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity41
Est. price$847/mo

Contact information

Address16337 OLD LAKE ROAD RIEGELWOOD, NC 28456 (910) 655-2957

CityRIEGELWOOD, NC 28456

CountyColumbus

Phone(910) 655-2957

Operating details

Capacity41

License dateJanuary 21, 2020

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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16337 OLD LAKE ROAD RIEGELWOOD, NC 28456 (910) 655-2957, RIEGELWOOD, NC 28456

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2026

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  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk5/13/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044

    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). Qualification for staff member K.L. expired in September 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk5/13/2026

    .1102(c) — Violation #1048

    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. Certification for one staff member expired on May 10, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk5/13/2026

    .1102(d) — Violation #1049

    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. Certification for one staff member expired on May 10, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk5/13/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757

    A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Qualification for staff member K.L. expired in September 2025 and a current letter was not on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk5/13/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    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. One staff member hired in August 2025 did not have record of completing the training on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

5Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$847/month

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Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: RIEGELWOOD, Columbus County
  • Capacity: 41
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 7

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