Locust Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 49
- a week, county median
- $186
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About Locust Child Development Center
Locust Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Locust, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 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 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
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 | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Locust Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Stanly County has a median price of $186 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Locust Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #84000232
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 Aug 6, 2026
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 Aug 6, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 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 Apr 1, 2026
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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Questions about Locust Child Development Center
Is Locust Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Locust Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Locust Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Locust Child Development Center care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Locust Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Locust Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 888-1974 to confirm.
How much does Locust Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 888-1974 to ask.
What is Locust Child Development Center's phone number?
(704) 888-1974.
Where is Locust Child Development Center?
Locust, NC.