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Calling Kids Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 65
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Calling Kids Child Development Center
Calling Kids Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Hiddenite, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Calling Kids Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alexander County has a median price of $159 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$159
Home daycare$108
Toddler
Center$131
Home daycare$97
Preschool
Center$118
Home daycare$98
School age
Center$68
Home daycare$68
State record
Inspection reports for Calling Kids Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #02000095
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jan 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
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 Jan 29, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
Aug 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Hazardous items, materials, and equipment such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves were not used under adult supervision.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 31, 2024Inspection2 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 Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
Corrected during the visit
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
Corrected during the visit
Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Calling Kids Child Development Center
Is Calling Kids Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Calling Kids Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Calling Kids Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Calling Kids Child Development Center care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Calling Kids Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Calling Kids Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Calling Kids Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 632-1960 to ask.
What is Calling Kids Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 632-1960.
Where is Calling Kids Child Development Center?
191 Ervin Street, Hiddenite, NC 28636. The nearest other daycare we list is Hiddenite Elementary School - NC Pre-K, 0.6 miles away.