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Mabel Extended Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $162
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About
About Mabel Extended Learning Center
Mabel Extended Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving 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 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 297-2512 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mabel Extended Learning Center 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).
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 Mabel Extended Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #95000102
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 30 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Sep 30, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
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.
Children's records were not made available for review.
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
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.
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
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.
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 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 Oct 27, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
May 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
Dec 6, 2024Inspection7 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 Dec 30, 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 Dec 30, 2024
A first aid kit was not available on site at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
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
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
Dec 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
Corrected during the visit
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 Dec 15, 2023
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 Dec 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Mabel Extended Learning Center
Is Mabel Extended Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mabel Extended Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mabel Extended Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 7 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.
How many children can Mabel Extended Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mabel Extended Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mabel Extended Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 297-2512 to confirm.
How much does Mabel Extended Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 297-2512 to ask.
What is Mabel Extended Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 297-2512.
Where is Mabel Extended Learning Center?
404 Mabel School Road, Boone, NC 28698. The nearest other daycare we list is Mabel Developmental Day, under 0.1 miles away.