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Cove Creek Extended Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $162
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About
About Cove Creek Extended Learning Center
Cove Creek Extended Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 297-2781 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cove Creek Extended Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $162 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$180
Home daycare$158
Toddler
Center$150
Home daycare$124
Preschool
Center$162
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$125
Home daycare$143
State record
Inspection reports for Cove Creek Extended Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #95000103
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 21, 2026Inspection5 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 Jun 17, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 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 Jun 8, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2025Inspection5 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
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jun 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 Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 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 Sep 11, 2024
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 Sep 11, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
- Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cove Creek Extended Learning Center
Is Cove Creek Extended Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cove Creek Extended Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cove Creek Extended Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Cove Creek Extended Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cove Creek Extended Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cove Creek Extended Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 297-2781 to confirm.
How much does Cove Creek Extended Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 297-2781 to ask.
What is Cove Creek Extended Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 297-2781.
Where is Cove Creek Extended Learning Center?
930 Vanderpool Road, Boone, NC 28692. The nearest other daycare we list is Sugar Grove Developmental Day School, 1.8 miles away.