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Parkway Extended Learning Center

160 Parkway School Dr, Boone, NC 28607
licensed capacity
150
a week, county median
$162

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About Parkway Extended Learning Center

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.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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Watauga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$180
Home daycare$158

Toddler

Center$150
Home daycare$124

Preschool

Center$162
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$143

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 Parkway Extended Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#95000091
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Food and nutrition 2

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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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • 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 Sep 29, 2026

    • 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. Staff S.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026

  2. Oct 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 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 Oct 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • 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 Oct 21, 2025

  3. Aug 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025

  4. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  6. Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

  7. Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

  8. Apr 9, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024

  9. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 2, 2023Inspection24 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Application was not signed by the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • 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 Dec 7, 2023

    • 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 Dec 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • 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

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • 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 Nov 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

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 Parkway Extended Learning Center

Is Parkway Extended Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Parkway Extended Learning Center last inspected?

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.

Has Parkway Extended Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Parkway Extended Learning Center care for?

150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Parkway Extended Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Parkway Extended Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 264-7190 to confirm.

How much does Parkway Extended Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 264-7190 to ask.

What is Parkway Extended Learning Center's phone number?

(828) 264-7190.

Where is Parkway Extended Learning Center?

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.

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