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YMCA GLENWOOD AFTERSCHOOL

MARION, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity150
Est. price$675/mo

Contact information

Address1545 OLD HWY 221 SOUTH MARION, NC 28752 (828) 747-1850

CityMARION, NC 28752

CountyMcDowell

Phone(828) 747-1850

Operating details

Capacity150

SubsidiesY

License dateFebruary 2, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1545 OLD HWY 221 SOUTH MARION, NC 28752 (828) 747-1850, MARION, NC 28752

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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. 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: 1/14/2026

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2026

  1. Medium risk1/14/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805

    A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. 1805 One staff member employed October 28, 2024 was not listed on the YMCA ABCMS provider portal facility rosters. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

1Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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

$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: MARION, McDowell County
  • Capacity: 150
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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