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Hope Lutheran Preschool
Wake Forest, NC
· Wake County
3525 ROGERS ROAD,
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Quick Facts
Capacity
165 children
Age Range
2 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 453-0388
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
92003271
License Holder
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, INC.
License Issued
May 2, 2016
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Hope Lutheran Preschool, located in Wake Forest, NC began in 1997 with 48 students and a staff of 5. Our director, Regina Fisher, started the program and continues to lead this ministry. Over the past 17 years, the program has grown to over 150 students and a staff of 21. The Preschool offers half day or full day options, and is licensed with a "Notice of Compliance" as a religious sponsored program.
Hope Lutheran Preschool is an integral part of the Christian education Program at Hope Lutheran Church. The preschool emphasizes Christian principles and teachings as children interact and engage in activities centered on living and learning. The preschool provides a Christian witness and service to the community for its young children.
Our program houses 8 classrooms for 2 – 5 year olds. The classrooms are spacious and well equipped with age appropriate books, manipulatives, toys and art supplies. Each room is set up with hands-on learning centers. Children have many learning opportunities and experiences available.
Hope Lutheran Preschool is an integral part of the Christian education Program at Hope Lutheran Church. The preschool emphasizes Christian principles and teachings as children interact and engage in activities centered on living and learning. The preschool provides a Christian witness and service to the community for its young children.
Our program houses 8 classrooms for 2 – 5 year olds. The classrooms are spacious and well equipped with age appropriate books, manipulatives, toys and art supplies. Each room is set up with hands-on learning centers. Children have many learning opportunities and experiences available.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-13 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Shelving in space #4, #7, and #8 were not in good repair. The shelves were observed with chipping paint, chipping wood, splinters, and were not sturdy. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 8/11/25 had a medical report on file. However, the question regarding if the applicant is emotionally and physically capable of working with children stated that the applicant was not emotionally and physically capable. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-30 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Modge Podge in an aerosol can was observed in reach of children in space #1. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| 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. An Albuterol inhaler was observed with an expiration date of 3/2025 in space #1. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A hot glue gun was observed plugged in space #1 in reach of children. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-18 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for February and March 2024. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff did not have this signed statement on file. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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