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Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $151
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About Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center
Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Linville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 737-5500 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Avery County has a median price of $151 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$238
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$151
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$144
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$84
State record
Inspection reports for Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #06000086
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
Corrected during the visit
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
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 Sep 8, 2026
Jan 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jan 22, 2026
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 Jan 30, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
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 Dec 12, 2025
Oct 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 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 Oct 16, 2025
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center
Is Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 737-5500 to confirm.
How much does Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 737-5500 to ask.
What is Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 737-5500.
Where is Hugh Chapman Early Learning Center?
331 Hospital Drive, Linville, NC 28646.