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Asu Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 168
- a week, county median
- $180
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About Asu Child Development Center
Asu Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 168 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 56 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 168 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 262-2116 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 168 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Asu Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $180 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$180
Home daycare$158
Toddler
Center$150
Home daycare$124
Preschool
Center$162
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$125
Home daycare$143
State record
Inspection reports for Asu Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 168 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #9555061
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 56 rules in all · 56 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Safety and hazards 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
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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Jul 1, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
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 Jul 29, 2026
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
Children were allowed to play on outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.
Corrected during the visit
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
Jul 10, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
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 state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
Aug 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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 31, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member A.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
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 state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
Jan 30, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
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 Feb 13, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Asu Child Development Center
Is Asu Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Asu Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Asu Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 56 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 56 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 Asu Child Development Center care for?
168, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Asu Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Asu Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 262-2116 to confirm.
How much does Asu Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 262-2116 to ask.
What is Asu Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 262-2116.
Where is Asu Child Development Center?
538 Poplar Grove, Boone, NC 28608. The nearest other daycare we list is Lucy Brock Child Development Lab, 0.8 miles away.