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Creative Imaginations Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
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About
About Creative Imaginations Child Development Center
Creative Imaginations Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Lenoir, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Imaginations Child Development Center 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 Creative Imaginations Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14000443
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 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
Jan 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Dec 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Imaginations Child Development Center
Is Creative Imaginations Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Imaginations Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Imaginations Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Imaginations Child Development Center care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Imaginations Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Imaginations Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Imaginations Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 572-0667 to ask.
What is Creative Imaginations Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 572-0667.
Where is Creative Imaginations Child Development Center?
1108 Rosedale Drive SW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The nearest other daycare we list is Laceys Place, under 0.1 miles away.