MARTINS CREEK SCHOOL PRE-K
MURPHY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1459 TOBE STALCUP ROAD MURPHY, NC 28906 (828) 837-2722
CityMURPHY, NC 28906
CountyCherokee
Phone(828) 837-2722
Operating details
Capacity18
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 1, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1459 TOBE STALCUP ROAD MURPHY, NC 28906 (828) 837-2722, MURPHY, NC 28906
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/12/2026
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2026
- Medium risk3/12/2026
G.S. 110-102 — Violation #115
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The summary of law posted was dated 2003 and not current. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/12/2026
G.S. 110-91(9) — Violation #124
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Off-site record verification was not on site or the file available for review for the administrator. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/12/2026
.0604(a) — Violation #811
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There were batteries stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to preschool age children. Batteries are a corrosive agent. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 153/12/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2832 — Violation #9995
Sanitation Rule: OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES (a)Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. In the grassy area at the bottom of the hill to the right of the playhouse was standing water. Additionally, standing water was present in the grassy area to the left of the door exiting to the playground. 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
$898/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: MURPHY, Cherokee County
- Capacity: 18
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 5
What parents actually pay
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