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1019 Walt Clark Road, Newland, NC
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Crossnore Prekindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $136
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About Crossnore Prekindergarten
Crossnore Prekindergarten is a licensed child care center in Crossnore, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
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
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 733-6006 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Crossnore Prekindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Avery County has a median price of $136 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$238
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$151
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$144
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$84
State record
Inspection reports for Crossnore Prekindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #06000040
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 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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Feb 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
The health assessment did not include a vision screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 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
Sep 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
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
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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
Mar 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
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 Mar 26, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Oct 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
Hazardous items, materials, and equipment such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves were not used under adult supervision.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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 Oct 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Crossnore Prekindergarten
Is Crossnore Prekindergarten licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Crossnore Prekindergarten last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Crossnore Prekindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Crossnore Prekindergarten care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Crossnore Prekindergarten accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Crossnore Prekindergarten's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 733-6006 to confirm.
How much does Crossnore Prekindergarten cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 733-6006 to ask.
What is Crossnore Prekindergarten's phone number?
(828) 733-6006.
Where is Crossnore Prekindergarten?
1000 Walt Clark Road, Crossnore, NC 28616.