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Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center

520 S Allen Road Unit 1 and 2, Flat Rock, NC 287314.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
69
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$195

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About Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center

Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center is a licensed child care center in Flat Rock, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 69 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
69 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity69 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $195 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.
Henderson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$195
Home daycare$178

Toddler

Center$149
Home daycare$157

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$210

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
69 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#45000372
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Sep 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026

  2. Sep 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  3. Aug 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

  4. Jul 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

  6. Aug 11, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

  8. Aug 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance Space #2, the daily attendance was not completed for today.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  9. Feb 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center

Is Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center care for?

69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 435-9161 to ask.

What is Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center's phone number?

(828) 435-9161.

Where is Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center?

520 S Allen Road Unit 1 and 2, Flat Rock, NC 28731. The nearest other daycare we list is Wncsource Flat Rock Children's Center, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).