Blowing Rock Academy
108 Lakeside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
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Lucy Brock Collaborative Classroom at Blowing Rock is a licensed child care center in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lucy Brock Collaborative Classroom at Blowing Rock has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
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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The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
Corrected during the visit
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
Corrected during the visit
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
Corrected during the visit
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 17, 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 17, 2025
Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.
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.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
Corrected during the visit
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 Dec 17, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 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 Jan 2, 2025
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jan 2, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 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 18, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not posted.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 295-3204 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 295-3204 to ask.
(828) 295-3204.
165 Morris Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.