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Creative Beginnings

113 Bost Road, Morganton, NC 286553.6· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$181
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About Creative Beginnings

Creative Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Beginnings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $181 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.
Burke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$112
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$64
Home daycare$117

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Creative Beginnings

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#12000189
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Apr 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Apr 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      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 Apr 23, 2026

  2. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 21, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Creative Beginnings

Is Creative Beginnings licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Creative Beginnings last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Beginnings had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Creative Beginnings care for?

199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Creative Beginnings accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Creative Beginnings' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Beginnings cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 433-9858 to ask.

What is Creative Beginnings' phone number?

(828) 433-9858.

Where is Creative Beginnings?

113 Bost Road, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is Quaker Meadows Generations, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).