CHILDREN'S CASTLE
NEWLAND, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1019 WALT CLARK ROAD NEWLAND, NC 28657 (828) 733-2030
CountyAvery
Phone(828) 733-2030
Operating details
Capacity100
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 28, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1019 WALT CLARK ROAD NEWLAND, NC 28657 (828) 733-2030, NEWLAND, NC 28657
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
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/18/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 102/18/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was a week overdue when it was conducted. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 152/18/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) — Violation #533
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle did not have a name or date labeled on it. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/18/2026
.0604(e) — Violation #898
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 laminator was stored in a drawer of the teacher’s desk. 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)
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Estimated monthly cost
$733/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: NEWLAND, Avery County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
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