LOCUST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
LOCUST, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
AddressAddress not published at provider's request LOCUST, NC (704) 888-1974
CityLOCUST, NC
CountyStanly
Phone(704) 888-1974
Operating details
Capacity49
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 2, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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Address not published at provider's request LOCUST, NC (704) 888-1974, LOCUST, NC
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/30/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 103/30/2026
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 latest fire inspection report was not received by the division within one week of completion. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$847/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: LOCUST, Stanly County
- Capacity: 49
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 9
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