Highlands Community Child Development Center
89 Church Street, Highlands, NC
Gordon Center for Children
- capacity
- 21
- a week, county median
- $136
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About
About Gordon Center for Children
Gordon Center for Children is a child care center in Highlands, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 21 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 21 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 526-5084 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gordon Center for Children has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Macon 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$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 Gordon Center for Children
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
- 21 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #56000165
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2026Inspection7 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 Jul 24, 2026
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 Jul 24, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
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
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 Jul 24, 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 Jul 24, 2026
Jul 29, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
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 Aug 12, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
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FAQ
Questions about Gordon Center for Children
Is Gordon Center for Children 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 Gordon Center for Children last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gordon Center for Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Gordon Center for Children care for?
21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Gordon Center for Children accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Gordon Center for Children's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 526-5084 to confirm.
How much does Gordon Center for Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 526-5084 to ask.
What is Gordon Center for Children's phone number?
(828) 526-5084.
Where is Gordon Center for Children?
315 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741. The nearest other daycare we list is HCCDC at Incarnation, 1.1 miles away.