COVE CREEK EXTENDED LEARNING CENTER

BOONE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.1based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Est. price$774/mo

Contact information

Address930 VANDERPOOL ROAD BOONE, NC 28692 (828) 297-2781

CityBOONE, NC 28692

CountyWatauga

Phone(828) 297-2781

Operating details

Capacity60

SubsidiesY

License dateApril 6, 2023

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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930 VANDERPOOL ROAD BOONE, NC 28692 (828) 297-2781, BOONE, NC 28692

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. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 155/21/2026

    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. A child’s generic Benadryl was stored in the group leader’s backpack with the epi pen and not in a locked cabinet. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk5/21/2026

    .0803(12) — Violation #849

    Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A parent sent in medication in case their child got a headache. There was no paperwork with the medication. The PC stated that she was planning to send it home. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk5/21/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044

    Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High risk5/21/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757

    A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk5/21/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805

    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 ABCMS roster had one (1) person on it and that person works at the county office. The roster should match the staff worksheet. 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.

5Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$774/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: 60
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 3

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