East Franklin ED-Venture
100 Watauga Street, Franklin, NC
Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin
- licensed capacity
- 90
- a week, county median
- $178
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About
About Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin
Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin is a licensed child care center in Franklin, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 371-1382 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Macon County has a median price of $178 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$178
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$174
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$80
State record
Inspection reports for Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #56000195
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
Jul 1, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
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 state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin
Is Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 30 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 371-1382 to confirm.
How much does Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 371-1382 to ask.
What is Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin's phone number?
(828) 371-1382.
Where is Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin?
16 West Palmer Street, Franklin, NC 28734. The nearest other daycare we list is Covenant Child Care, 0.1 miles away.