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Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus

94 School House Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
licensed capacity
175
a week, county median
$129

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About Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus

Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus is a licensed child care center in Mills River, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 175 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
175 children

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Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $129 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Psam - PSPM - Plus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#45000109
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2025Inspection4 rules 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 Aug 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff E.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff E.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member A.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

  4. Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

  5. Aug 27, 2024Inspection4 rules 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 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member B.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024

  6. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo 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 Psam - PSPM - Plus

Is Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus licensed?

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

When was Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Psam - PSPM - Plus care for?

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

Does Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 890-1117 to confirm.

How much does Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 890-1117 to ask.

What is Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus' phone number?

(828) 890-1117.

Where is Mills River Psam - PSPM - Plus?

94 School House Rd, Mills River, NC 28759. The nearest other daycare we list is Honey Cub Academy, 0.8 miles away.

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