Yancey County Head Start Center
76 Roland Street, Burnsville, NC
Genesis Academy
- capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $179
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About
About Genesis Academy
Genesis Academy is a child care center in Burnsville, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 536-4819 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Genesis Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Yancey County has a median price of $179 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$195
Home daycare$176
Toddler
Center$179
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$119
School age
Center$67
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Genesis Academy
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
- 100 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #00000039
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
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 Jul 15, 2026
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 Jul 7, 2026
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
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 Dec 4, 2025
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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
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 Dec 4, 2025
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 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 depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection4 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
May 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 May 28, 2024
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 May 28, 2024
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 May 28, 2024
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
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 depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
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
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
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 Dec 8, 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 Nov 22, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Genesis Academy
Is Genesis Academy 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 Genesis Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Genesis Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Genesis Academy care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Genesis Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Genesis Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 536-4819 to confirm.
How much does Genesis Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 536-4819 to ask.
What is Genesis Academy's phone number?
(828) 536-4819.
Where is Genesis Academy?
428 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. The nearest other daycare we list is Burnsville Elementary Preschool, 0.5 miles away.