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Morganton Day School

305 West Concord Street, Morganton, NC 28655
licensed capacity
26
a week, county median
$112
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About Morganton Day School

Morganton Day School is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 26 children, serving 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 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

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 capacity26 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Morganton Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $112 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Burke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$112
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$64
Home daycare$117

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 Morganton Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
26 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#12000390
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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. Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Feb 10, 2026

  2. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025

  4. Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025

  5. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo 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 Morganton Day School

Is Morganton Day School licensed?

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

When was Morganton Day School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Morganton Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Morganton Day School care for?

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

Does Morganton Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Morganton Day School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 437-6782 to confirm.

How much does Morganton Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 437-6782 to ask.

What is Morganton Day School's phone number?

(828) 437-6782.

Where is Morganton Day School?

305 West Concord Street, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool, 0.3 miles away.

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