Small Ones Home Child Care Center
Boone, NC 28607 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Green Valley Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Green Valley Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
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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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
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 Oct 29, 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 Oct 29, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 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 Mar 14, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
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 Dec 11, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
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 Apr 19, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 264-3606 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 264-3606 to ask.
(828) 264-3606.
189 Big Hill, Boone, NC 28607. The nearest other daycare we list is Green Valley Extended Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.