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Grogan's Small World #1

2322 Keith Avenue, Granite Falls, NC 286304.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$137
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About Grogan's Small World #1

Grogan's Small World #1 is a licensed child care center in Granite Falls, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Grogan's Small World #1 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $137 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.
Caldwell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$137
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$64

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Grogan's Small World #1

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1455053
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026

  3. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

  5. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 14, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Grogan's Small World #1

Is Grogan's Small World #1 licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Grogan's Small World #1 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grogan's Small World #1 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Grogan's Small World #1 care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Grogan's Small World #1 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Grogan's Small World #1's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Grogan's Small World #1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 396-4717 to ask.

What is Grogan's Small World #1's phone number?

(828) 396-4717.

Where is Grogan's Small World #1?

2322 Keith Avenue, Granite Falls, NC 28630. The nearest other daycare we list is Sawmills Wrap Around, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).