GREENLEE PRIMARY PRE-K
SPRUCE PINE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2206 CARTERS RIDGE RD SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 (828) 766-2577
CountyMitchell
Phone(828) 766-2577
Operating details
Capacity36
License dateApril 12, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2206 CARTERS RIDGE RD SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 (828) 766-2577, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/7/2026
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- Medium-High2
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 105/7/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were tripping hazards on the playground such as a black plastic pipe sticking up out of the ground and boarders around the gravel under the trees and another pipe with wires sticking up. There was a short hose coming out of a pipe that had rust down inside. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/7/2026
G.S. 110-91( — Violation #1043
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The substitute that was on site (today was her 5th time subbing at this facility), did not have a file on site. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/7/2026
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The substitute that was on site (today was her 5th time subbing at this facility), did not have a file on site. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/7/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
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 roster for the ABCMS system only had the administrator/principal and one bus driver listed. It did not list the lead teacher, assistant teacher or other bus drivers. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/7/2026
.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. There was no record of the Training Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment for one (1) bus driver. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/7/2026
.1102(a) — Violation #1898
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no record of Health and Safety Trainings being completed within one year of employment for three (3) bus drivers. 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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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: SPRUCE PINE, Mitchell County
- Capacity: 36
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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