ASU CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

BOONE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.6based on state inspection data
Capacity168
Est. price$675/mo

Contact information

Address538 POPLAR GROVE BOONE, NC 28608 (828) 262-2116

CityBOONE, NC 28608

CountyWatauga

Phone(828) 262-2116

Operating details

Capacity168

SubsidiesY

License dateMarch 13, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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538 POPLAR GROVE BOONE, NC 28608 (828) 262-2116, BOONE, NC 28608

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. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/1/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 157/1/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) — Violation #533

    Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three (3) bottles and one (1) food container were not labeled with the date in space Dahlia. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 157/1/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) — Violation #614

    Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Cots in the block area of space Willow were not 18" apart or separated by partitions. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 107/1/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0605(e) — Violation #713

    Children were allowed to play on outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. On the preschool playgound the metal cover in front of the gate is too hot for children to touch. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk7/1/2026

    .0605(j) — Violation #716

    All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the large playground, surfacing under the rock climbing equipment was compacted and the footings were exposed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk7/1/2026

    G.S. 110-91(6) — Violation #721

    All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The toddler playgound's sandbox tarp cover is ripped and torn in several places. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 107/1/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807

    A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the space Hummingbird, one (1) child had a face mask on at rest time and one (1) child had their head covered with a blanket. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk7/1/2026

    .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. First aid kits in Raven and Willow had potentially hazardous materials which were stored unlocked. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 107/1/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a — Violation #842

    A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One (1) emergency medication did not have a parent's authorization form in space Hummingbird. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  9. High riskStandard 107/1/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847

    Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Thirty-five (35) medication authorizations were not completed in their entirety. One (1) emergency medication did not have the dates to be administered. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium risk7/1/2026

    .0302(d)(1)(A) — Violation #1030

    Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One (1) staff, P.W. did not have an application for employment on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  11. Medium risk7/1/2026

    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 child care operator has not notified the Division of thirty-one (31) staff member that were hired at ASU Child Development Center. 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.

11Total Violations
11Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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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

$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: 168
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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