Country Kids Child Care Home
Granite Falls, NC 28630 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Countryside Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
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About
About Countryside Child Care
Countryside Child Care is a licensed child care center in Granite Falls, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 9 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 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 5:30 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 | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Countryside Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $164 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Countryside Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1455112
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 16 visits · 25 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Sep 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.
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.
Jul 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
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 22, 2026
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 Jul 22, 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 22, 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 Jul 22, 2026
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 Jul 22, 2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
- Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2025Inspection3 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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 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 Sep 1, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Required staff/child ratio were not maintained during aquatic activities.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 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 Aug 5, 2025
May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
Apr 14, 2025Inspection3 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 Apr 28, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2024Inspection2 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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
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 Aug 13, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jan 15, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule 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
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Countryside Child Care
Is Countryside Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Countryside Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Countryside Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 9 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Countryside Child Care care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Countryside Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Countryside Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Countryside Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 396-2276 to ask.
What is Countryside Child Care's phone number?
(828) 396-2276.
Where is Countryside Child Care?
50 Pinewood Plaza Drive, Granite Falls, NC 28630. The nearest other daycare we list is Granite Falls Elementary Pre-K, 0.2 miles away.