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Kid Cove at Lynhill
- licensed capacity
- 88
- a week, county median
- $180
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About
About Kid Cove at Lynhill
Kid Cove at Lynhill is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 355-9538 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kid Cove at Lynhill has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $180 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 at Lynhill
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #95000171
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 18
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 7
- Food and nutrition 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 3, 2026
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
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 Jan 29, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
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 29, 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 29, 2026
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
Jul 24, 2025Inspection7 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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 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 Aug 27, 2025
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 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 Aug 7, 2025
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 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 Feb 28, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
Jul 8, 2024Inspection7 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 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 Jul 17, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
May 23, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
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 Jun 6, 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 Jun 6, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection2 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 May 8, 2024
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 May 8, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Apr 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 Apr 16, 2024
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 May 8, 2024
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 May 8, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
- Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kid Cove at Lynhill
Is Kid Cove at Lynhill licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kid Cove at Lynhill last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kid Cove at Lynhill had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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 at Lynhill care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Kid Cove at Lynhill accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kid Cove at Lynhill's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 355-9538 to confirm.
How much does Kid Cove at Lynhill cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 355-9538 to ask.
What is Kid Cove at Lynhill's phone number?
(828) 355-9538.
Where is Kid Cove at Lynhill?
565 George Wilson Rd, Boone, NC 28607. The nearest other daycare we list is Lynhill Day Care & Development Center, 0.2 miles away.