FOREST CITY-DUNBAR PRESCHOOL

FOREST CITY, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity40
Est. price$750/mo

Contact information

Address286 LEARNING PARKWAY FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 245-4978

CityFOREST CITY, NC 28043

CountyRutherford

Phone(828) 245-4978

Operating details

Capacity40

License dateMarch 24, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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286 LEARNING PARKWAY FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 245-4978, FOREST CITY, NC 28043

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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: 3/17/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk3/17/2026

    G.S. 110-99(a1) — Violation #102

    The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The current license was in an unlicensed classroom on the family advocates desk. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk3/17/2026

    .0604(t) — Violation #805

    Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill on the drill record was conducted January 30, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk3/17/2026

    .0803(12) — Violation #849

    Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3, there was one Epinephrine pen that expired 10/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk3/17/2026

    Violation #852

    Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident report for a three year old child dated 9/9/25 did not include the date that the parent was notified, the type of injury, medical treatment received, witnesses of the incident, or steps to prevent reoccurrence. .0802 (e) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk3/17/2026

    GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321

    Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child three years of age who enrolled on 7/28/25 had a medical exam on file that was received on 9/2/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 103/17/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) — Violation #1323

    Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child five years of age who enrolled in NC Pre K on 12/1/25 had immunization records on file that were received on 1/12/26. One child three years of age who enrolled on 7/28/25 had immunization records on file that were received on 9/2/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk3/17/2026

    .1804(c) — Violation #1324

    Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child three years of age who enrolled on 8/5/25 had a discipline policy verification on file that did not include a date that the parent signed the acknowledgement of explanation and receipt. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-Low risk3/17/2026

    .1804(b) — Violation #1325

    Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child three years of age who enrolled on 8/5/25 had a discipline policy verification on file that did not include the child's date of enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk3/17/2026

    .3005(a) — Violation #1764

    A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One child five years of age who enrolled in NC Pre K on 12/1/25 had a health assessment on file that was received on 1/16/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk3/17/2026

    Violation #1769

    The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child five years of age who enrolled in NC Pre K on 12/1/25 and one child five years of age who enrolled in NC Pre K 1/26/26 did not have dental screenings on file. .3005 (a)(5) 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.

10Total Violations
10Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$750/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: FOREST CITY, Rutherford County
  • Capacity: 40
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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