First Baptist Childrens Center
206 Logan Street, Marion, NC
5.0· 2 reviews
McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr
- licensed capacity
- 80
- a week, county median
- $164
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About McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr
McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 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 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 652-3229 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $164 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #59000027
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
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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- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection1 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
- Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Feb 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr
Is McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 652-3229 to confirm.
How much does McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-3229 to ask.
What is McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr's phone number?
(828) 652-3229.
Where is McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr?
2111 Sugar Hill Road, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Head Start, 0.7 miles away.