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Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I
- licensed capacity
- 105
- a week, county median
- $178
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About Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I
Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I is a licensed child care center in Franklin, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 524-4471 to confirm.
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 | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Macon County has a median price of $178 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$178
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$174
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$80
State record
Inspection reports for Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #56000193
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Sep 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026
Sep 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
Jun 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jul 7, 2026
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
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
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
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
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I
Is Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 524-4471 to confirm.
How much does Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 524-4471 to ask.
What is Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I's phone number?
(828) 524-4471.
Where is Macon Program for Progress New Horizons I?
26 E Orchard View Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.