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Waynesville, NC 28786 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hug -A- Bunch Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $203
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About
About Hug -A- Bunch Day Care
Hug -A- Bunch Day Care is a licensed child care center in Waynesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 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
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 452-5820 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hug -A- Bunch Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Haywood County has a median price of $203 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$203
Home daycare$179
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$103
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$190
State record
Inspection reports for Hug -A- Bunch Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #44000018
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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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See all 7 visits
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
Nov 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Nov 15, 2024
Jun 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
Jun 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Inspection3 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 Nov 27, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Hug -A- Bunch Day Care
Is Hug -A- Bunch Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hug -A- Bunch Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hug -A- Bunch Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Hug -A- Bunch Day Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hug -A- Bunch Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hug -A- Bunch Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 452-5820 to confirm.
How much does Hug -A- Bunch Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 452-5820 to ask.
What is Hug -A- Bunch Day Care's phone number?
(828) 452-5820.
Where is Hug -A- Bunch Day Care?
139 Assembly Street, Waynesville, NC 28786. The nearest other daycare we list is Luv N Stuff Daycare, 0.4 miles away.