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Ms. Ingrid's House
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $158
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About
About Ms. Ingrid's House
Ms. Ingrid's House is a licensed home daycare in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 266-3660 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ms. Ingrid's House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Watauga County has a median price of $158 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$180
Home daycare$158
Toddler
Center$150
Home daycare$124
Preschool
Center$162
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$125
Home daycare$143
State record
Inspection reports for Ms. Ingrid's House
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #95000053
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 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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Jun 25, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
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 Jul 17, 2026
Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year.
The state verified the correction on Jul 4, 2026
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Aug 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
Jan 29, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Operator did not retain the safe sleep acknowledgement in the child's records as long as the child was enrolled.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Ms. Ingrid's House
Is Ms. Ingrid's House licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ms. Ingrid's House last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms. Ingrid's House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Ms. Ingrid's House care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ms. Ingrid's House accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ms. Ingrid's House's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 266-3660 to confirm.
How much does Ms. Ingrid's House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 266-3660 to ask.
What is Ms. Ingrid's House's phone number?
(828) 266-3660.
Where is Ms. Ingrid's House?
Boone, NC 28607. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.