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Highlands Community Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 74
- a week, county median
- $178
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About
About Highlands Community Child Development Center
Highlands Community Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Highlands, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 526-8905 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Highlands Community Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Macon County has a median price of $178 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 Highlands Community Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #56000112
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
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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Jun 10, 2026Inspection10 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 Jun 24, 2026
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 Jun 24, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 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 Jun 24, 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 Jun 24, 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 Jun 24, 2026
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 Jun 24, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 8, 2025Inspection3 rules 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 Jul 18, 2025
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 Jul 18, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
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 Highlands Community Child Development Center
Is Highlands Community Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Highlands Community Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Highlands Community Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Highlands Community Child Development Center care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Highlands Community Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Highlands Community Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 526-8905 to confirm.
How much does Highlands Community Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 526-8905 to ask.
What is Highlands Community Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 526-8905.
Where is Highlands Community Child Development Center?
89 Church Street, Highlands, NC 28741.