Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Manteo Elementary Pre-k
Manteo, NC
· Dare County
701 NORTH HIGHWAY 64/264,
Manteo, NC 27954
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
Missing details such as rates or type of care? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (252) 473-2742
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
28000234
License Holder
DARE COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Apr 14, 2025
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meets Enhanced Ratios minus one (1)
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Manteo Elementary Pre-k. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
MANTEO ELEMENTARY PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in MANTEO NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not posted in classroom 109, 111, and 114. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The mulch on the outdoor play area had long sharp pieces of wood ranging from four (4) to eight (8) inches in length. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The emergency medical care plan was last updated in October 2024 and did not include a change in administrator. | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-07 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of outdoor inspections was not available from October 2024 - February 2025. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A substitute working in Room 114 had not completed a DHHS Criminal Background Check before working in the NCPre-K classroom. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute working in Room 114 did not have a Qualifying Letter. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. A teacher assistant hired on August 15, 2024 was required to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment by November 15, 2024 but had not completed it. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff person hired on March 14, 2024 and working in the NCPre-K classroom had not fully completed the DHHS Criminal Background Check process. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff person hired on March 14, 2024 and working in the NCPre-K classroom did not have a qualification letter. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation of a quarterly emergency drill was not available for October - December 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff person hired on September 6, 2022 did not complete the required Health and Safety Training modules by September 6, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff person hired on 9/6/2022 had not completed a Criminal Background Check. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 9/6/2022 had not completed First Aid Training required by 12/6/2022. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 9/6/2022 had not completed CPR Training required by 12/6/2022. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff person hired on 9/6/2022 did not have a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff person hired on 8/23/2021 had not completed all modules of Health & Safety training due by 8/23/2022. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Looking for Child Care?
Helpful Resources
How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →