Eagle's Nest ELC & Preschool Murphy
1228 Andrews Rd, Murphy, NC
4.3· 7 reviews
Murphy Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 51
- a week, county median
- $93
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About Murphy Head Start
Murphy Head Start is a licensed child care center in Murphy, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 51 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 837-9749 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Murphy Head Start 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 Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #20000026
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 3, 2026Inspection5 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 Mar 11, 2026
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Murphy Head Start
Is Murphy Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Murphy Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Murphy Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Head Start care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Murphy Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Murphy Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 837-9749 to confirm.
How much does Murphy Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 837-9749 to ask.
What is Murphy Head Start's phone number?
(828) 837-9749.
Where is Murphy Head Start?
161 Thomas Street, Murphy, NC 28906. The nearest other daycare we list is Southwestern Child Development, 1.4 miles away.