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Mills River Christian Academy

2115 Butler Bridge Road, Mills River, NC 287595.0· 28 reviews
capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$149
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About Mills River Christian Academy

Mills River Christian Academy is a child care center in Mills River, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mills River Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Henderson 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.
Henderson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$195
Home daycare$178

Toddler

Center$149
Home daycare$157

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$210

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 Mills River Christian Academy

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#45000438
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Jul 7, 2026

  4. Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

  5. Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025

  7. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 Mills River Christian Academy

Is Mills River Christian Academy licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was Mills River Christian Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mills River Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Mills River Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Mills River Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Mills River Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mills River Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 230-2244 to ask.

What is Mills River Christian Academy's phone number?

(828) 230-2244.

Where is Mills River Christian Academy?

2115 Butler Bridge Road, Mills River, NC 28759. The nearest other daycare we list is Glenn Marlow Psam-PSPM-Plus, 0.1 miles away.

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