NORTHSIDE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER

LENOIR, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity199
Est. price$763/mo

Contact information

Address1440 BLOWING ROCK BLVD LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 758-4290

CityLENOIR, NC 28645

CountyCaldwell

Phone(828) 758-4290

Operating details

Capacity199

SubsidiesY

License dateAugust 13, 2018

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1440 BLOWING ROCK BLVD LENOIR, NC 28645 (828) 758-4290, LENOIR, NC 28645

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: 6/18/2026

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  • Medium-High1
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  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk6/18/2026

    .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. In space #2, the classroom for children three, four and five years old, I observed a sewing kit with metal needles, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer with multiple warnings in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 156/18/2026

    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. In space #2, the classroom for children three, four and five years old, I observed a Ziplock bag that belonged to a staff member that contained a bottle of Equate extra-strength Acetaminophen 500mg pain-reliever and an Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol 90mcg in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. 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.

2Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: LENOIR, Caldwell County
  • Capacity: 199
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 8

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