Celeste Henkel Prime Time for Kids
1503 Old Mountain Road, Statesville, NC
Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $223
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About
About Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare
Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare is a licensed child care center in Statesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 832-2528 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $223 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #49000582
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection9 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 15, 2025
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 Sep 15, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
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 Sep 15, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
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 May 5, 2025
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Inspection3 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
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 7, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
May 10, 2024Inspection8 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.
The state verified the correction on May 17, 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 May 17, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
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 May 17, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on May 17, 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 May 17, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 26, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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 Nov 7, 2023
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare
Is Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 832-2528 to confirm.
How much does Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 832-2528 to ask.
What is Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare's phone number?
(704) 832-2528.
Where is Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare?
1503 Old Mountain Rd, Statesville, NC 28677. The nearest other daycare we list is Celeste Henkel Prime Time for Kids, under 0.1 miles away.