Small Ones Home Child Care Center
Boone, NC 28607 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Parkway Extended Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Boone, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Parkway Extended Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
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 Sep 29, 2026
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. Staff S.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 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 Oct 21, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
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 Oct 21, 2025
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 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 22, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
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 Apr 22, 2024
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 Apr 22, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
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 Dec 7, 2023
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 Dec 7, 2023
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
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
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
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 Nov 17, 2023
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
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 Nov 17, 2023
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
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 22, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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.
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 264-7190 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 264-7190 to ask.
(828) 264-7190.
160 Parkway School Dr, Boone, NC 28607. The nearest other daycare we list is Lucy Brock Collaborative Classroom at Parkway Elem, under 0.1 miles away.