St. John’s Child Development Center
300 West Innes St, Salisbury, NC
4.2· 11 reviews
Higher Praise Learning Center
- capacity
- 30
- a week, county median
- $139
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About
About Higher Praise Learning Center
Higher Praise Learning Center is a child care center in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 2 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 603-4095 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Higher Praise Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $139 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$199
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$162
State record
Inspection reports for Higher Praise Learning Center
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #80000419
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
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 25, 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
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2026Inspection10 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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
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 May 6, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
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 10, 2026
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 10, 2026
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
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Higher Praise Learning Center
Is Higher Praise Learning Center licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was Higher Praise Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Higher Praise Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Higher Praise Learning Center care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Higher Praise Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Higher Praise Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 603-4095 to confirm.
How much does Higher Praise Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 603-4095 to ask.
What is Higher Praise Learning Center's phone number?
(704) 603-4095.
Where is Higher Praise Learning Center?
612 West Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. The nearest other daycare we list is St. John’s Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.