Marshall Early Childhood Education Center
222 Carolina Lane, Marshall, NC
Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center
Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed child care center in Hot Springs, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 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) 649-9276 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Madison 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$149
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$134
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$70
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #57000078
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 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. No staff were connected to the facility in the ABCMS Provider Portal.
Corrected during the visit
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
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 Oct 7, 2025
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 Oct 7, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center
Is Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 649-9276 to confirm.
How much does Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 649-9276 to ask.
What is Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center's phone number?
(828) 649-9276.
Where is Hot Springs Early Childhood Education Center?
63 North Serpentine Avenue, Hot Springs, NC 28743. The nearest other daycare we list is Hot Springs Comm Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.