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Helen Cole's Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 10
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $184
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About Helen Cole's Child Care
Helen Cole's Child Care is a licensed home daycare in West End, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, Open 24 hours; Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Helen Cole's Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Moore County has a median price of $184 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$189
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$154
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$163
State record
Inspection reports for Helen Cole's Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #63000555
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented. Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child's record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Helen Cole's Child Care
Is Helen Cole's Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Helen Cole's Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Helen Cole's Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Helen Cole's Child Care care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Helen Cole's Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Helen Cole's Child Care's hours?
Monday to Thursday, Open 24 hours; Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Helen Cole's Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 420-1049 to ask.
What is Helen Cole's Child Care's phone number?
(910) 420-1049.
Where is Helen Cole's Child Care?
West End, NC 27376. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.