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Boone, NC 28607 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Castle
- licensed capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $238
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About
About Children's Castle
Children's Castle is a licensed child care center in Newland, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 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 8 rules across 3 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
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 733-2030 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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Castle has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Avery County has a median price of $238 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$238
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$151
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$144
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$84
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Castle
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #06000068
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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
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 Feb 19, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
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.
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Castle
Is Children's Castle licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children's Castle last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Castle had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Children's Castle care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Castle accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Castle's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 733-2030 to confirm.
How much does Children's Castle cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 733-2030 to ask.
What is Children's Castle's phone number?
(828) 733-2030.
Where is Children's Castle?
1019 Walt Clark Road, Newland, NC 28657. The nearest other daycare we list is High Country Head Start, 0.3 miles away.