NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL

MORGANTON, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity133
Est. price$763/mo

Contact information

Address523 ENOLA ROAD MORGANTON, NC 28655 (828) 437-9656

CityMORGANTON, NC 28655

CountyBurke

Phone(828) 437-9656

Operating details

Capacity133

License dateMarch 4, 2020

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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523 ENOLA ROAD MORGANTON, NC 28655 (828) 437-9656, 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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/10/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk2/10/2026

    .0604(t) — Violation #805

    Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted and documented during December 2025 or January 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk2/10/2026

    .2820(b) — Violation #840

    All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A liquid Wite Out pen was in an unlocked desk drawer in space #131. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 152/10/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841

    Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Equate Children's Allergy medication was in the emergency bag and not in locked storage in space 107. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 102/10/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847

    Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. the Premission to Administer form listed the medication as Benedryl, however the medication at the facility with the child's name on it was Equate Children's Allergy mediation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. High risk2/10/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1041

    Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, Michelle Bradish, empolyed on 8/26/25 did not obtain a qualifying letter before beginning work and one staff, Brittany Thomas, employed on 2/10/25 also did not obtain a qualifying letter before beginning work. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk2/10/2026

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

    A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One employee, Michelle Bradish, with a hire date of 8/26/25 and an employee Brittany Thomas, with a hire date of 2/10/26 did not have qualification letters on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk2/10/2026

    .0901(i) — Violation #1792

    Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. One staff had a bottle of diet Mountian Dew on a cart when she left the lunch room. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-Low risk2/10/2026

    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. One employee, with a hire date of 8/26/25 was not listed on the ABCMS system as being employed at the facility. 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.

8Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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: 133
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 7

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