The Little People's Place
Swannanoa, NC 28778 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Creative Village Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 59
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About Creative Village Child Care
Creative Village Child Care is a licensed child care center in Swannanoa, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 5 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 581-0070 to confirm.
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 Village Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$165
Home daycare$160
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$135
Home daycare$185
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Village Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000826
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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.
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May 21, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
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 4, 2026
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 Jun 4, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
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 10, 2026
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 10, 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 4, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
May 1, 2026Inspection9 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 May 15, 2026
All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
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 May 12, 2026
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 25, 2024
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
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 Jun 25, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Village Child Care
Is Creative Village Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Village Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Village Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Village Child Care care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Village Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Village Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 581-0070 to confirm.
How much does Creative Village Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 581-0070 to ask.
What is Creative Village Child Care's phone number?
(828) 581-0070.
Where is Creative Village Child Care?
20 Cavalier Lane, Swannanoa, NC 28778. The nearest other daycare we list is The Little People's Place, 1.1 miles away.