Eagle's Nest ELC & Preschool Murphy
1228 Andrews Rd, Murphy, NC
4.3· 7 reviews
Murphy After School
- licensed capacity
- 199
- a week, county median
- $93
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About
About Murphy After School
Murphy After School is a licensed child care center in Murphy, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 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 5 rules across 1 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 837-2424 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Murphy After School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cherokee County has a median price of $93 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$209
Home daycare$135
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$114
Preschool
Center$93
Home daycare$114
School age
Center$50
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Murphy After School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #20000086
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 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 May 21, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Murphy After School
Is Murphy After School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Murphy After School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Murphy After School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Murphy After School care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Murphy After School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Murphy After School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 837-2424 to confirm.
How much does Murphy After School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 837-2424 to ask.
What is Murphy After School's phone number?
(828) 837-2424.
Where is Murphy After School?
315 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC 28906.