LUCY BROCK CHILD DEVELOPMENT LAB
BOONE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address663 HOWARD STREET BOONE, NC 28607 (828) 262-3006
CityBOONE, NC 28607
CountyWatauga
Phone(828) 262-3006
Operating details
Capacity46
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 6, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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663 HOWARD STREET BOONE, NC 28607 (828) 262-3006, 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
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/30/2026
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- Medium-High3
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- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 101/30/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #3 there was a charging station that had open USB ports that should be plugged or kept out of reach of children. During today’s visit the assistant director moved it up on a shelf out of reach. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/30/2026
.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. In space #1 there was a soap that belonged to a teacher that is required to be kept out of reach of children that was lower than five feet. The lead teacher moved it up on a shelf during my observation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/30/2026
.0604(q) — Violation #858
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1 there was a bag of diapers which was plastic under the changing table. The teacher stated that a parent had put them in there this morning. She removed them immediately. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/30/2026
.0701(d) — Violation #1890
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One new staff, (H.A.) that started as a substitute, did not have a medical exam on file. 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
$750/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: 46
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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