Robin's Nest Child Care Home
Waynesville, NC 28786 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Great Start Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 34
- a week, county median
- $203
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About Great Start Child Development Center
Great Start Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Waynesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 246-9158 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Great Start Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Haywood County has a median price of $203 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$203
Home daycare$179
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$103
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$190
State record
Inspection reports for Great Start Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #44000165
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 26 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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.
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.
Corrected during the visit
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection8 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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
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 Jun 19, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
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 Jun 20, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Corporal punishment was used.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
The operator made an effort to falsify information.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
The number of children present was not within permit capacity.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
- Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 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
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Great Start Child Development Center
Is Great Start Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Great Start Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great Start Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 8 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Great Start Child Development Center care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Great Start Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Great Start Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 246-9158 to confirm.
How much does Great Start Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 246-9158 to ask.
What is Great Start Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 246-9158.
Where is Great Start Child Development Center?
39 Putnam Street, Waynesville, NC 28786. The nearest other daycare we list is Robin's Nest Child Care Home, 0.8 miles away.