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HAYESVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address72 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRIVE HAYESVILLE, NC 28904 (828) 389-9440
CountyClay
Phone(828) 389-9440
Operating details
Capacity120
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 4, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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72 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRIVE HAYESVILLE, NC 28904 (828) 389-9440, HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
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
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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: 4/17/2026
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 104/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child did not have parent medication authorization on file. Emergency medication was on site for seizures-Diazepam Rectal Gel. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 104/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two staff members did not have a current staff health assessment prior to employment. Staff F.H had a start date of 1/13/2026 had a staff health assessment 11/1/22. Staff K.D. had a start date 11/3/2025 and a staff health assessment dated 8/28/22. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/17/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1033
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members did not have a current TB prior to employment. Staff F.H had a start date of 1/13/2026 had a TB dated 11/1/22. Staff K.D. had a start date 11/3/2025 and a TB dated 8/28/22. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk4/17/2026
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1041
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.The bus driver did not have a current criminal background check on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk4/17/2026
.1003(i)(j) — Violation #1125
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Thirty-nine (39) children did not have parental permission documentation on file to ride the bus from the primary school to elementary school. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 104/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .2510(i)(2) — Violation #1432
Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. Two staff did not have a complete orientation document. The hours of each topic were not completed and the provider’s information was not recorded. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/17/2026
.0801(b) — Violation #1834
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. An action plan was not in a child's file for seizures. Diazepam Rectal Gel was on site. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/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: HAYESVILLE, Clay County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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