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HAYESVILLE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity120
Est. price$675/mo

Contact information

Address72 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRIVE HAYESVILLE, NC 28904 (828) 389-9440

CityHAYESVILLE, NC 28904

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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72 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRIVE HAYESVILLE, NC 28904 (828) 389-9440, HAYESVILLE, NC 28904

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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: 4/17/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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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