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7469 Asheville Hwy, Greeneville, TN
Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 76
- a week, county median
- $149
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About
About Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center
Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed child care center in Mars Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 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 13 rules across 5 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
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 689-3548 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 | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Madison County has a median price of $149 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$149
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$134
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$70
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #57000010
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
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 9, 2026
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 9, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
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
Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 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 9, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Jan 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center
Is Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 689-3548 to confirm.
How much does Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 689-3548 to ask.
What is Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center's phone number?
(828) 689-3548.
Where is Mars Hill Early Childhood Education Center?
950 Mountain View Rd, Mars Hill, NC 28754. The nearest other daycare we list is Mars Hill Elem Head Start, 0.5 miles away.