NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY PREK
CANTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address60 THOMPSON STREET CANTON, NC 28716 (828) 646-3444
CityCANTON, NC 28716
CountyHaywood
Phone(828) 646-3444
Operating details
Capacity18
License dateOctober 7, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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60 THOMPSON STREET CANTON, NC 28716 (828) 646-3444, CANTON, NC 28716
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
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/11/2026
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- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk5/11/2026
.0302(d)(1)(A) — Violation #1030
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. A substitute provider hired through Education Staffing Solutions (ESS) did not have an application and date of birth on file available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/11/2026
.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. A substitute provider hired through Education Staffing Solutions (ESS) did not have results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 105/11/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) — Violation #1233
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. A substitute provider hired through Education Staffing Solutions (ESS) did not have a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/11/2026
.0607(g) — Violation #1826
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. A substitute provider hired through Education Staffing Solutions (ESS) did not have a signed and dated statement that they received information regarding the center's EPR plan and location. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/11/2026
.0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A substitute provider hired through Education Staffing Solutions (ESS) did not have a signed and dated statement that they received information regarding the center's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 105/11/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1958
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A substitute provider hired through Education Staffing Solutions(ESS) did not have a health questionnaire on file and available for review. 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
$795/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: CANTON, Haywood County
- Capacity: 18
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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