Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin
16 West Palmer Street, Franklin, NC
4.2· 5 reviews
Children's Discovery Center
- licensed capacity
- 25
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $136
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About Children's Discovery Center
Children's Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Franklin, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Discovery Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Macon County has a median price of $136 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$178
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$174
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$80
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Discovery Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #56000186
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 53 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Records and paperwork 15
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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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Jul 17, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 30, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
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 31, 2026
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 31, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection11 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 Feb 12, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 12, 2026
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
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
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
Jun 30, 2025Inspection7 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 Jul 14, 2025
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
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 Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 2025
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
Corrected during the visit
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
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 2, 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 2, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
- Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Feb 23, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 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 Jun 10, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
Show 3 earlier visits
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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 Feb 22, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Discovery Center
Is Children's Discovery Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children's Discovery Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 Discovery Center care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Discovery Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Discovery Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Discovery Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 369-7021 to ask.
What is Children's Discovery Center's phone number?
(828) 369-7021.
Where is Children's Discovery Center?
185 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Ladder Academy, 0.4 miles away.