Highlands Community Child Development Center
89 Church Street, Highlands, NC
HCCDC at Incarnation
- licensed capacity
- 30
- a week, county median
- $174
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About
About HCCDC at Incarnation
HCCDC at Incarnation is a licensed child care center in Highlands, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 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
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 526-8905 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
HCCDC at Incarnation has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Macon County has a median price of $174 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$178
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$174
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$80
State record
Inspection reports for HCCDC at Incarnation
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #56000190
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Aug 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2026Inspection7 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 Feb 6, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
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
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 Feb 3, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
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 Jan 23, 2026
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 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 Feb 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about HCCDC at Incarnation
Is HCCDC at Incarnation licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was HCCDC at Incarnation last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has HCCDC at Incarnation had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 HCCDC at Incarnation care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does HCCDC at Incarnation accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are HCCDC at Incarnation's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 526-8905 to confirm.
How much does HCCDC at Incarnation cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 526-8905 to ask.
What is HCCDC at Incarnation's phone number?
(828) 526-8905.
Where is HCCDC at Incarnation?
520 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741.