Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin
16 West Palmer Street, Franklin, NC
4.2· 5 reviews
East Franklin ED-Venture
- licensed capacity
- 99
- a week, county median
- $59
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About
About East Franklin ED-Venture
East Franklin ED-Venture is a licensed child care center in Franklin, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 524-3216 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
East Franklin ED-Venture has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Macon County has a median price of $59 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$178
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$174
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$80
State record
Inspection reports for East Franklin ED-Venture
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #56000110
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 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 Mar 19, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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 Dec 16, 2025
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 Dec 16, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about East Franklin ED-Venture
Is East Franklin ED-Venture licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was East Franklin ED-Venture last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has East Franklin ED-Venture had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 East Franklin ED-Venture care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does East Franklin ED-Venture accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are East Franklin ED-Venture's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 524-3216 to confirm.
How much does East Franklin ED-Venture cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 524-3216 to ask.
What is East Franklin ED-Venture's phone number?
(828) 524-3216.
Where is East Franklin ED-Venture?
100 Watauga Street, Franklin, NC 28734. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Discovery Center, 0.5 miles away.