PARKWAY EXTENDED LEARNING CENTER
BOONE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address160 Parkway School Dr BOONE, NC 28607 (828) 264-7190
CityBOONE, NC 28607
CountyWatauga
Phone(828) 264-7190
Operating details
Capacity150
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 11, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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160 Parkway School Dr BOONE, NC 28607 (828) 264-7190, 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 large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/6/2025
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2025
- High risk10/6/2025
.2820(b) — Violation #840
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. When the groups of children were waiting in the hallway for the bathrooms as well as going to the playground. The janitor’s cart was sitting unattended in the hallway near the bathroom with chemicals on it. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 1510/6/2025
15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Emergency medication is stored in a backpack. At one point the backpack was left on the floor near the bathroom when children were lined up. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk10/6/2025
.1103(a) — Violation #1052
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member D.L. had one (1) out of the ten (10 required training hours for this past year. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/6/2025
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Since School started 8/18/25, an emergency drill should have been conducted no later than September 2025 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)
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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$763/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: 150
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 8
What parents actually pay
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