First Baptist Church Child Development Center
350 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock Academy
- licensed capacity
- 30
- a week, county median
- $180
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About
About Blowing Rock Academy
Blowing Rock Academy is a licensed child care center in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 9 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
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 818-8018 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Blowing Rock Academy 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 Blowing Rock Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #95000170
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 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 Sep 15, 2026
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
Aug 24, 2026Inspection3 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 Sep 4, 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 Sep 4, 2026
For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
Mar 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Person on site responsible for daily program planning/implementation did not have 2 years full-time child care/early childhood experience, or did not meet one of the alternative qualifications in .0704(a)
Corrected during the visit
Mar 3, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
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 did not have a medical report on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 13, 2026
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 Mar 13, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Oct 30, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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 Nov 10, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
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 Nov 10, 2025
A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
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 Nov 10, 2025
Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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 Nov 10, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
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 Nov 10, 2025
A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
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 Nov 10, 2025
Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
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 Mar 24, 2025
Aug 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
- May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Apr 26, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Blowing Rock Academy
Is Blowing Rock Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Blowing Rock Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Blowing Rock Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 9 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Blowing Rock Academy care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Blowing Rock Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Blowing Rock Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 818-8018 to confirm.
How much does Blowing Rock Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 818-8018 to ask.
What is Blowing Rock Academy's phone number?
(828) 818-8018.
Where is Blowing Rock Academy?
108 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. The nearest other daycare we list is Lucy Brock Collaborative Classroom at Blowing Rock, 0.4 miles away.