PLEASANT GARDENS ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL
MARION, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address100 JOHN ROACH DRIVE MARION, NC 28752 (828) 724-4422
CityMARION, NC 28752
CountyMcDowell
Phone(828) 724-4422
Operating details
Capacity36
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 22, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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100 JOHN ROACH DRIVE MARION, NC 28752 (828) 724-4422, MARION, NC 28752
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 104/13/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) — Violation #503
Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. Three children, who do not have Opt Out forms, had lunches from home that did not meet nutritional requirements. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/13/2026
.0605(j) — Violation #716
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.The blue composite structure had gravel in around it that measured between one and two inches in depth. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk4/13/2026
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). One staff, now working in licensed space, did not renew qualifcaion prior to expiration. Nancy Murdock's qualification letter expired on 9/23/24. Ms. Murdock began working in the program on 1/21/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/13/2026
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff, employed on 1/21/26, did not have a valid qualification letter on file until 2/9/26. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$815/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: MARION, McDowell County
- Capacity: 36
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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