NORTH CANTON ELEMENTARY PREK

CANTON, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity18
Est. price$795/mo

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

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/11/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

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

6Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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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