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Sylva, NC 28779 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pam's Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 75
- a week, county median
- $181
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About
About Pam's Child Development Center
Pam's Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Sylva, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 631-0540 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pam's Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $181 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$181
Home daycare$166
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$84
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$48
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Pam's Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #50000109
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Dec 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Dec 23, 2025
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 Dec 23, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
Jan 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Feb 1, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Pam's Child Development Center
Is Pam's Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Pam's Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pam's Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 11 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 Pam's Child Development Center care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pam's Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pam's Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 631-0540 to confirm.
How much does Pam's Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 631-0540 to ask.
What is Pam's Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 631-0540.
Where is Pam's Child Development Center?
5 Mitchell Road, Sylva, NC 28779. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Playhouse, 0.7 miles away.