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EAGLE'S NEST EARLY LEARNING CENTER AND PRESCHOOL

WAYNESVILLE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity70
Est. price$805/mo

Contact information

Address1358 SULPHUR SPRINGS ROAD WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786 (828) 476-5133

CityWAYNESVILLE, NC 28786

CountyHaywood

Phone(828) 476-5133

Operating details

Capacity70

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 17, 2020

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1358 SULPHUR SPRINGS ROAD WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786 (828) 476-5133, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2026

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

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 107/16/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106

    Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection for 2024 was completed on August 06, 2024. The copy of the fire inspection received today was dated October 22, 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk7/16/2026

    .0605(j) — Violation #716

    All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The protective surfacing under and around the climbing structure on the front play and the octagon climber on the back playground was a combination of mulch and rubber mulch. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk7/16/2026

    .0607(e) — Violation #1824

    The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last date the EPR plan was updated was 12/17/2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk7/16/2026

    .0605(k)(1 — Violation #1867

    The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Outside on the back playground and front playground the protective surfacing measured less than one inch under and around the climbers. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/16/2026

    .0802(b)(1 — Violation #1914

    The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The posted Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan had an individual listed that is no longer employed at the facility listed as the alternate person 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.

5Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$805/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: WAYNESVILLE, Haywood County
  • Capacity: 70
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 6

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