MS. INGRID'S HOUSE

BOONE, NCFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address331 LAUREL DR BOONE, NC 28607 (828) 266-3660

CityBOONE, NC 28607

CountyWatauga

Phone(828) 266-3660

Operating details

Capacity8

SubsidiesY

License dateAugust 17, 2020

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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331 LAUREL DR BOONE, NC 28607 (828) 266-3660, BOONE, NC 28607

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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/25/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk6/25/2026

    Violation #923

    Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. A playground inspection was missing for April and May 2026. This is a repeat violation. .1721 (e)(7) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk6/25/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1847

    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. The roster for the ABCMS system doesn’t have anyone listed on it. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk6/25/2026

    .1719(a)(15) — Violation #1853

    The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A fire drill has not been conducted in five (almost six) months. This is a repeat violation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk6/25/2026

    Violation #1854

    The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill should have been done in 12/2025, 3/2026 and again this month 6/2026. This is a repeat violation. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk6/25/2026

    .1719(a)(18) — Violation #1922

    Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags were down low on a shelf with children under three in care. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. High risk6/25/2026

    .1719(a)(6) — Violation #1940

    Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. The closet with cleaning supplies inside was not locked. It had a child proof door knob cover, however that is not considered locked. This is a repeat violation. 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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$949/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: BOONE, Watauga County
  • Capacity: 8
  • Type: Family Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 6

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