MS. INGRID'S HOUSE
BOONE, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
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
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
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- 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
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- Medium-High2
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2026
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- 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
$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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