Children's Castle
1019 Walt Clark Road, Newland, NC
5.0· 4 reviews
Newland Pre-Kindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $136
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About Newland Pre-Kindergarten
Newland Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Newland, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
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
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 733-4911 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Newland Pre-Kindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Avery County has a median price of $136 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$238
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$151
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$144
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$84
State record
Inspection reports for Newland Pre-Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #06000049
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 4, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- 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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Mar 4, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 11, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
The teacher assistant does not meet the education requirements and/or documentation was not available for review of the progress toward the required standard.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member S.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Mar 10, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
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 Mar 21, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
Apr 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
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 Apr 25, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Oct 23, 2023Inspection4 rules 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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Newland Pre-Kindergarten
Is Newland Pre-Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Newland Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Newland Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Newland Pre-Kindergarten care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Newland Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Newland Pre-Kindergarten's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 733-4911 to confirm.
How much does Newland Pre-Kindergarten cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 733-4911 to ask.
What is Newland Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?
(828) 733-4911.
Where is Newland Pre-Kindergarten?
750 Linville Street, Newland, NC 28657. The nearest other daycare we list is Munchkin Land Cdc & Preschool, 0.2 miles away.