HARDIN PARK EXTENDED LEARNING CENTER
BOONE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address361 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY BOONE, NC 28607 (828) 264-8481
CityBOONE, NC 28607
CountyWatauga
Phone(828) 264-8481
Operating details
Capacity150
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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361 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY BOONE, NC 28607 (828) 264-8481, 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: 5/20/2026
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2026
- Medium risk5/20/2026
.1101(a) — Violation #1045
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff completed the 16 hours of orientation within first 7 weeks instead of the required first 6 weeks. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/20/2026
.1101(a)(b) — Violation #1067
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new staff completed the 6 hours of orientation withing the first 3 weeks of employment instead of the required first 2 weeks. 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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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: BOONE, Watauga County
- Capacity: 150
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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