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McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr.

54 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752
licensed capacity
45
a week, county median
$164
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About McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr.

McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr. is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 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 1 rule across 1 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
45 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. 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).

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McDowell County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5955024
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Sep 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Sep 28, 2026

  2. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr.

Is McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr. licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr. last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr. had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr. care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr. accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr.'s hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 652-0637 to confirm.

How much does McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr. cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-0637 to ask.

What is McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr.'s phone number?

(828) 652-0637.

Where is McDowell Tech. Community College Child Dev. Ctr.?

54 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is Nebo Crossing Junior Academy, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).