Asu Child Development Center
A child care center in Boone, North Carolina 28608
538 Poplar Grove, Boone, North Carolina 28608. (828) 262-2116.
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The short answer
- 56 violations in the last three years
- Jul 12026 the latest visit on record
- 168 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
11 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 1, 2026.
56 violations cited in the last three years, 56 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
56 violations in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 1, 2026: unannounced11 violations
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“The toddler playgound’s sandbox tarp cover is ripped and torn in several places.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Apr 8, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“Per self-report made on 3/30/2026, a three-year-old child was left alone for approximately 1 minute unattended in the Hummingbird classroom on 3/26/2026.”
Aug 12, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“Per self-report made on 8/4/2025 a three year old child was left unsupervised for approximately one (1) minute and fifty-seven (57) seconds.”
Jul 10, 2025: unannounced8 violations
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A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
“One (1) child did not have an acknowledgement for the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file for review.”
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“Space #3, while monitoring medications, I observed one (1) sunscreen on site without a permission to administer mediation form.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“Rust showing on the gate between the preschool and toddler playground. Wooden mud kitchen had sharp edges around the sink area. Rock climbing wall metal anchor was exposed.”
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Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
“Application for employment was not on file for two (2) staff.”
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Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.
“Space #7 during nap time, I observed the three (3) cots in the block center were closer than eighteen (18) inches apart. The one (1) cot against the cubbies measured fourteen (14) inches from the one (1) cot against the wall, and seventeen (17) inches from the cot against the shelf.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“Monthly fire drill was missed for the month of April 2025.”
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Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.
“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection was conducted on 6/19/24. However, the recent inspection was not completed till July 7, 2025.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“Rubber mulch less than one (1) inch at slide exit and two (2) inches in fall zone. Compacted mulch around the rock climber measuring six (6) feet five (5) inches in height.”
Jan 29, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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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, three (3) outlets uncovered.”
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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.
“In space #10, one (1) diaper cream that expired 1/2025 and the permission to administer medication expired 9/18/2024. In space #9 one (1) sunscreen medication form was expired.”
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Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
“In space #6 and #7, while observing lunch, the children got their water bottle out of their cubbies to drink with their lunch. No milk was observed being served with lunch.”
Aug 5, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
“While monitoring the outdoor space, chipping and flaking paint was still observed around the exterior door frames to the wildflower exterior door that leads to the playground, along with chipping paint on the side of the building beside the wildflower door. This is a repeat violation.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“Mulch depth measured three (3) inches at the base of the gray rock-climbing equipment. The rock-climbing equipment measured six (6) feet five (5) inches. This is a repeat violation.”
Jul 18, 2024: unannounced19 violations
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“In the sunflower classroom, one (1) emergency medication on-site without a permission to administer medication form.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Staff member A. Johnson hired 6/3/2024 criminal background check was not completed prior to employment. I reviewed the ABCMS system and the application is in process.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member hired 2/1/23 CPR training expired 5/15/24. New CPR training was completed 6/9/24.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member hired 2/1/23 First Aid training expired 5/15/24. New First Aid training completed 6/9/24.”
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
“In the chickadee classroom, while reviewing sleep charts, I observed one (1) sleep chart had not been completed for the child that was in the crib. The staff stated they laid the child down at 12:00p and at 12:25p no visual checks were documented. The staff member completed the chart during the visit.”
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Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
“Staff member employed 6/12/24 had a medical exam on file dated 12/1/22. This medical was completed more than 12 months prior to employment.”
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Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
“Staff member hired 6/12/2024 emergency information form was completed on 7/11/24.”
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Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“Child enrolled 8/23/23 had immunizations on file received 3/29/24. Child enrolled 1/12/24 had immunizations on file dated 3/18/24. Child enrolled 1/6/24 had immunizations on file dated 2/16/24.”
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Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
“While monitoring the outdoor space, chipping and flaking paint was observed around the exterior door frames to the classroom.”
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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.
“In the hummingbird classroom, three (3) sunscreen medication forms expired (expiration dates 7/17/2024, 6/29/2024, 7/6/2024), and two (2) sunscreen that expired (4/2022,4/2024). In the dandelion classroom one (1) sunscreen medication form expired 7/19/2024.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“Child enrolled 8/28/23 had a medical exam on file received 3/29/24.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“Staff member employed 6/12/24 had a TB test on file dated 12/1/22. This TB test was completed more than 12 months prior to employment. Staff member employed 4/26/24 had a TB test dated 6/19/24. Staff member employed 5/3/24 had a TB test dated 6/18/24.”
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Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.
“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility did not obtain a fire inspection completed within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. The previous fire inspection on file is dated 4/4/2023 and the current fire inspection was completed 6/19/2024”
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Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.
“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Fence height outside of the Juniper classroom beside the gate to the walk area around to the infant outdoor space measured three (3 ) feet six (6) inches.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“Staff member A. Johnson hired 6/3/2024 criminal background check was not completed prior to employment. I reviewed the ABCMS system and the application is in process.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“Staff member hired 4/3/24 and a staff member hired 6/28/23 have verification of completion of health and safety trainings on file. Staff member hired 9/20/22 completed health and safety trainings 4/7/24. Staff member hired 2/1/23 completed health and safety trainings 5/16/24.”
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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
“Staff member hired 2/20/2024 completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 6/13/24. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was due by 5/20/2024.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“Mulch depth measured four (4) inches at the base of the gray rock-climbing equipment. The rock-climbing equipment measured six (6) feet five (5) inches.”
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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.
“Staff member hired 6/12/2024 and a staff member hired 6/17/24 both had The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy verification signed on 6/24/24. Staff member hired 4/26/24 had The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy verification signed 5/2/24. ** REPEAT VIOLATION**”
Jan 30, 2024: unannounced11 violations
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“In the Dandylions room, there was no permission form for a bottle of Babyganic Sunscreen. In the Willow room, there was no permission form for a bottle of sunscreen.”
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Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
“One staff member employed 10/16/23 had a medical report on file dated 1/9/24. One staff member employed 1/2/24 had a medical report on file dated 1/4/24. One staff member employed 1/8/24 had no medical report on file.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“One staff member employed 1/2/24 did not have verification of completion of six hours of orientation within the first 2 weeks of employment.”
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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 the Sunflower room, there were 3 uncovered outlets on the right side of the room. In the Hummingbird room there were 2 uncovered outlets beside the window.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“The last recorded fire drill was conducted on 10/19/23.”
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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.
“In the Chickadee room, there was a permission for A and D ointment that expired 1/17/24. There was a permission for Aquaphor expired 1/12/24. There was a permission for Destin that expired 1/1/24. In the Dandylions room, there was a permission form for Buttpaste that expired 1/12/24. In the Cardinal room, there was a permission form for Destin expired 1/9/24.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“The last recorded playground inspection was conducted on 10/12/23.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“One staff member employed 10/16/23 had verification of TB results on file 1/9/24. One staff member employed 11/20/23 had no verification of TB results on file. One staff members employed 1/2/24 had verification of TB results on file 1/4/24.”
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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 the Chickadee room, there were 5 wipes containers with plastic packaging in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table. In the Sunflower room, trash bags were accessible to children in the cabinet under the diapering sink.”
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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.
“One staff member employed 10/16/23 had verification of review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy signed 11/8/23.”
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The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
“In the Chickadee room, there was a feeding plan with no signature or date when received by the center.”
All 11 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 8 violations cited |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 19 violations cited |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Mar 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 168 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 9555061.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: University, Appalachian State.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 5 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 26 child care providers in Watauga County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 20.5; this one had 56.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Asu Child Development Center This child care provider | 56 |
| First Baptist Church Child Development Center | 9 |
| Small Blessings | 7 |
| Small Ones Home Child Care Center | 24 |
| Ms. Ingrid’s House | 27 |
| Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K | 3 |
| Sugar Grove Developmental Day School | 49 |
| Western Tlc Head Start Center | 6 |
| Parkway Extended Learning Center | 23 |
| Hardin Park Extended Learning Center | 22 |
| Green Valley Elementary Preschool | 14 |
| Green Valley Extended Learning Center | 28 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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Replies
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