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Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $134
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About
About Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective
Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective is a licensed child care center in Old Fort, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 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 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 668-6090 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $134 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 Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #59000165
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- 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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Sep 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
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 Nov 11, 2025
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 Nov 11, 2025
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 Oct 30, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective
Is Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 668-6090 to confirm.
How much does Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 668-6090 to ask.
What is Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective's phone number?
(828) 668-6090.
Where is Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective?
819 Batcave Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762. The nearest other daycare we list is Old Fort Elementary Preschool, 0.4 miles away.