Foundations Early Learning Center #238
7821 Bradley Long Drive, Sherrills Ford, NC
Bandy's Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Bandy's Child Care Center
Bandy's Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Catawba, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: 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
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 241-3171 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bandy's Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $109 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$183
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for Bandy's Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1855049
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
May 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Bandy's Child Care Center
Is Bandy's Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bandy's Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bandy's Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Bandy's Child Care Center care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Bandy's Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bandy's Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 241-3171 to confirm.
How much does Bandy's Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 241-3171 to ask.
What is Bandy's Child Care Center's phone number?
(828) 241-3171.
Where is Bandy's Child Care Center?
5040 East Bandys Rd, Catawba, NC 28609. The nearest other daycare we list is Balls Creek Elementary Pre-School, 2.4 miles away.