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8103 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, NC
Foundations Early Learning Center #238
- licensed capacity
- 180
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Foundations Early Learning Center #238
Foundations Early Learning Center #238 is a licensed child care center in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 201-2374 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Foundations Early Learning Center #238 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $183 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$183
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for Foundations Early Learning Center #238
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #18000594
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- 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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- Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not have the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
Corrected during the visit
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2024Inspection6 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.
Corrected during the visit
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
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Foundations Early Learning Center #238
Is Foundations Early Learning Center #238 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Foundations Early Learning Center #238 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Foundations Early Learning Center #238 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Foundations Early Learning Center #238 care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Foundations Early Learning Center #238 accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Foundations Early Learning Center #238's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 201-2374 to confirm.
How much does Foundations Early Learning Center #238 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 201-2374 to ask.
What is Foundations Early Learning Center #238's phone number?
(828) 201-2374.
Where is Foundations Early Learning Center #238?
7821 Bradley Long Drive, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673.