BLUE RIDGE DEVELOPMENTAL DAY
SPARTA, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address711 ANDREWS RIDGE ROAD SPARTA, NC 28675 (336) 372-4300
CitySPARTA, NC 28675
CountyAlleghany
Phone(336) 372-4300
Operating details
Capacity48
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 30, 2017
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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711 ANDREWS RIDGE ROAD SPARTA, NC 28675 (336) 372-4300, SPARTA, NC 28675
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/12/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 1011/12/2025
10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The ground level at the base of the cushioned playground surface is lower due to washing away of the dirt during Hurricane Helene. This poses a tripping hazard to the children when playing on the playground outside the glass windows. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 1011/12/2025
10A NCAC 09 .0803(10) — Violation #866
A caregiver administered medication to a child without parental permission or authorization from a bona fide medical care provider during the event of an emergency medical condition when the child's parent was not available. Three (3) medications were found in Space 2 with no permission to administer the medications. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$847/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: SPARTA, Alleghany County
- Capacity: 48
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 9
What parents actually pay
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