MONTESSORI AT SANDY FORD
NEWTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2931 SANDY FORD ROAD NEWTON, NC 28658 (828) 294-7478
CityNEWTON, NC 28658
CountyCatawba
Phone(828) 294-7478
Operating details
Capacity50
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 4, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2931 SANDY FORD ROAD NEWTON, NC 28658 (828) 294-7478, NEWTON, NC 28658
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
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- 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: 4/28/2026
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2026
- Medium risk4/28/2026
G.S. 110-91(6) — Violation #721
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The shade tarp in the climbing area on the outdoor playground was frayed and punctured. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 154/28/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) — Violation #808
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The sandbox on the outdoor playground was not covered. The sandbox on the outdoor playground was not covered. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 104/28/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 2 (Green) one (1) plastic electrical outlet facing was cracked. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/28/2026
.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 (Green) one (1) pressurized container of Gillette Foamy shaving cream was below five (5) ft and accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk4/28/2026
.0803(6)(a — Violation #1882
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 1 (Yellow) five (5) medications to include three (3) lotions, one (1) sunscreen and two (2) ChapSticks with permission to administer forms with expired standing orders to administer. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$805/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: NEWTON, Catawba County
- Capacity: 50
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 7
What parents actually pay
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