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Hazelwood Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $109
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About Hazelwood Elementary
Hazelwood Elementary is a licensed child care center in Waynesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 456-2400 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hazelwood Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Haywood County has a median price of $109 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 Hazelwood Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #44000142
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
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Sep 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The teacher assistant does not meet the education requirements and/or documentation was not available for review of the progress toward the required standard.
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.
- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The teacher assistant does not meet the education requirements and/or documentation was not available for review of the progress toward the required standard.
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 29, 2026
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 29, 2026
- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 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 19, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection3 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
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 May 9, 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 May 9, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Hazelwood Elementary
Is Hazelwood Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hazelwood Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hazelwood Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Hazelwood Elementary care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Hazelwood Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Hazelwood Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 456-2400 to confirm.
How much does Hazelwood Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 456-2400 to ask.
What is Hazelwood Elementary's phone number?
(828) 456-2400.
Where is Hazelwood Elementary?
1111 Plot Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786. The nearest other daycare we list is Hazelwood Elementary After School, under 0.1 miles away.