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Blue Ridge Developmental Day
- licensed capacity
- 48
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Blue Ridge Developmental Day
Blue Ridge Developmental Day is a licensed child care center in Sparta, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 372-4300 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 | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Blue Ridge Developmental Day has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alleghany County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$109
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$109
Home daycare$115
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Blue Ridge Developmental Day
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #03000062
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A caregiver administered medication to a child without parental permission or authorization from a bona fide medical care provider during the event of an emergency medical condition when the child's parent was not available.
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 22, 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 Jul 22, 2025
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024
Jan 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Blue Ridge Developmental Day
Is Blue Ridge Developmental Day licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Blue Ridge Developmental Day last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Blue Ridge Developmental Day had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Blue Ridge Developmental Day care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Blue Ridge Developmental Day accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Blue Ridge Developmental Day's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 372-4300 to confirm.
How much does Blue Ridge Developmental Day cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 372-4300 to ask.
What is Blue Ridge Developmental Day's phone number?
(336) 372-4300.
Where is Blue Ridge Developmental Day?
711 Andrews Ridge Road, Sparta, NC 28675. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Tree Childcare Center, 2.9 miles away.