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410 East State Street, Black Mountain, NC
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Mountain Laurel Playschool
- licensed capacity
- 30
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About Mountain Laurel Playschool
Mountain Laurel Playschool is a licensed child care center in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 398-8034 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mountain Laurel Playschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$165
Home daycare$160
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$135
Home daycare$185
State record
Inspection reports for Mountain Laurel Playschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000964
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 4
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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children 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 May 19, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
May 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Mountain Laurel Playschool
Is Mountain Laurel Playschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mountain Laurel Playschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mountain Laurel Playschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Playschool care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mountain Laurel Playschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mountain Laurel Playschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 398-8034 to confirm.
How much does Mountain Laurel Playschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 398-8034 to ask.
What is Mountain Laurel Playschool's phone number?
(828) 398-8034.
Where is Mountain Laurel Playschool?
902 Holly Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The nearest other daycare we list is Morning Explorers Preschool, 1.7 miles away.