Small Ones Home Child Care Center
Boone, NC 28607 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kid Cove
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $150
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About
About Kid Cove
Kid Cove is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 32 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kid Cove has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $150 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$180
Home daycare$158
Toddler
Center$150
Home daycare$124
Preschool
Center$162
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$125
Home daycare$143
State record
Inspection reports for Kid Cove
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #95000169
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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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- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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 Dec 16, 2025
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 Dec 16, 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 Dec 16, 2025
Any excess formula, thawed human milk and/or bottled beverage were not discarded or returned home at the end of each day.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
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 16, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
Jun 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 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 Jun 16, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
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 Dec 30, 2024
May 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. S.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
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 Jan 16, 2024
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 Jan 16, 2024
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 Jan 16, 2024
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 Jan 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kid Cove
Is Kid Cove licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kid Cove last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kid Cove had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Kid Cove care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Kid Cove accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kid Cove's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kid Cove cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 964-8924 to ask.
What is Kid Cove's phone number?
(828) 964-8924.
Where is Kid Cove?
107 Hunters Point, Boone, NC 28607. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning & Fun Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.