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Whitnel Pre-k / Even Start

Lenoir, NC · Caldwell County
1425 BERKLEY STREET SW, Lenoir, NC 28645
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Quick Facts

Capacity
46 children
Age Range
2 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
14000328
License Holder
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
License Issued
Mar 28, 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 - Certified Developmental Day; Enhanced ratios reduced by 1.

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About the Provider

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Whitnel Elementary School is committed to providing a well-rounded education within a safe and nurturing environment that promotes a passion for life-long learning and prepares students for success in the 21st century.
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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-03-26 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-11-13 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-05-14 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-12-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-12-04 Violation 125 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4)
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On October 24, 2024, one child was not signed in. On November 15, 2024, one child was not signed out. On November 22, 2024, two children were not signed out. On November 26, 2024, one child was not signed out.
2024-04-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-04-24 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. A lockdown drill was conducted on 10/27/23 and again on 2/29/24.
2024-04-24 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member employed on 8/26/17 did not complete the Recognizing and Reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment training every five years. The certificate on file was dated 2/4/15.
2023-05-24 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-03-28 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-02-07 Announced Inspection No
2022-09-19 Unannounced Inspection No

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