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Creative Minds Christian Preschool

767 Lee Road, Clyde, NC 287215.0· 17 reviews
capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109

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About Creative Minds Christian Preschool

Creative Minds Christian Preschool is a child care center in Clyde, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Minds Christian Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Haywood County has a median price of $109 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.
Haywood County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$179

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$128

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$103

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$190

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 Minds Christian Preschool

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#44000192
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 May 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026

    • 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 May 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  3. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 Aug 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Aug 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

  5. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Feb 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Aug 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

  9. Dec 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 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 Minds Christian Preschool

Is Creative Minds Christian Preschool licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was Creative Minds Christian Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Minds Christian Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Minds Christian Preschool care for?

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

Does Creative Minds Christian Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Creative Minds Christian Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Minds Christian Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 747-1771 to ask.

What is Creative Minds Christian Preschool's phone number?

(828) 747-1771.

Where is Creative Minds Christian Preschool?

767 Lee Road, Clyde, NC 28721. The nearest other daycare we list is Haywood Community College Regional Center for The, 0.5 miles away.

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