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GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL

MARION, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity54
Est. price$774/mo

Contact information

Address1545 OLD HWY 221 S MARION, NC 28752 (828) 738-4220

CityMARION, NC 28752

CountyMcDowell

Phone(828) 738-4220

Operating details

Capacity54

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 21, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1545 OLD HWY 221 S MARION, NC 28752 (828) 738-4220, MARION, NC 28752

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/28/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 154/28/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841

    Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Benedryl was in the emergengy bag and not in locked storage in space #2. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

1Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$774/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: 54
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 4

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