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Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare

4207 Highway 27 East, Iron Station, NC 28080
licensed capacity
60
a week, county median
$80
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About Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare

Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Iron Station, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
60 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $80 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.
Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$171
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$149

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$105

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
60 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#55000189
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  2. Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025

  3. May 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025

  4. Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

  6. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare

Is Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.

How much does Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-9622 to ask.

What is Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?

(828) 324-9622.

Where is Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare?

4207 Highway 27 East, Iron Station, NC 28080. The nearest other daycare we list is Iron Station Elementary Pre-K, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).