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Lucy Brock Child Development Lab

663 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28607
licensed capacity
46
a week, county median
$180

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About Lucy Brock Child Development Lab

Lucy Brock Child Development Lab is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lucy Brock Child Development Lab 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).

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Watauga County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Lucy Brock Child Development Lab

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#95000139
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jan 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 9, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025

  4. Feb 12, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Feb 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Feb 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Mar 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 12, 2024

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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Questions about Lucy Brock Child Development Lab

Is Lucy Brock Child Development Lab licensed?

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

When was Lucy Brock Child Development Lab last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lucy Brock Child Development Lab had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Lucy Brock Child Development Lab care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Lucy Brock Child Development Lab accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lucy Brock Child Development Lab's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 262-3006 to confirm.

How much does Lucy Brock Child Development Lab cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 262-3006 to ask.

What is Lucy Brock Child Development Lab's phone number?

(828) 262-3006.

Where is Lucy Brock Child Development Lab?

663 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28607. The nearest other daycare we list is Asu Child Development Center, 0.8 miles away.

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