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Boone, NC 28607 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hardin Park Extended Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 150
- a week, county median
- $162
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About
About Hardin Park Extended Learning Center
Hardin Park Extended Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 264-8481 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hardin Park Extended Learning Center 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$180
Home daycare$158
Toddler
Center$150
Home daycare$124
Preschool
Center$162
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$125
Home daycare$143
State record
Inspection reports for Hardin Park Extended Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #95000092
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
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 May 22, 2026
Sep 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 Oct 3, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
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 Sep 25, 2025
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 Sep 25, 2025
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 Sep 17, 2025
Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 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 Mar 12, 2025
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
School-aged children were not adequately supervised.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
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 Oct 21, 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 Oct 21, 2024
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
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 Oct 21, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 Apr 12, 2024
Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
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 Apr 12, 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 Apr 12, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
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 Apr 12, 2024
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
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 Nov 9, 2023
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Hardin Park Extended Learning Center
Is Hardin Park Extended Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hardin Park Extended Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hardin Park Extended Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Hardin Park Extended Learning Center care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hardin Park Extended Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hardin Park Extended Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 264-8481 to confirm.
How much does Hardin Park Extended Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 264-8481 to ask.
What is Hardin Park Extended Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 264-8481.
Where is Hardin Park Extended Learning Center?
361 Jefferson Highway, Boone, NC 28607. The nearest other daycare we list is Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K, under 0.1 miles away.