CREATIVE BEGINNINGS, LLC

MORGANTON, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.7based on state inspection data
Capacity199
Est. price$763/mo

Contact information

Address113 BOST ROAD MORGANTON, NC 28655 (828) 433-9858

CityMORGANTON, NC 28655

CountyBurke

Phone(828) 433-9858

Operating details

Capacity199

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 1, 2019

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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113 BOST ROAD MORGANTON, NC 28655 (828) 433-9858, MORGANTON, NC 28655

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/20/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/20/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044

    Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, Kayla Buchanana, did not submit infomation for renewal before the qualifying letter expired on 4/5/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk4/20/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757

    A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Employee, Kayla Buchanan, had a qulification letter on file that expired on 4/5/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk4/20/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805

    A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Five current staff were not listed with the facility. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High risk4/20/2026

    .0803(6)(a — Violation #1882

    Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #6, an over-the-counter permisssion to administer medication form listed Gentle Steps. The diaper cream in the medication box was Desitin. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$763/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: MORGANTON, Burke County
  • Capacity: 199
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 7

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