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Quest at Blackburn Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 120
- a week, county median
- $110
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About
About Quest at Blackburn Elementary
Quest at Blackburn Elementary is a licensed child care center in Newton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 462-1344 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Quest at Blackburn Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $110 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$183
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for Quest at Blackburn Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #18000526
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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- Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Quest at Blackburn Elementary
Is Quest at Blackburn Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Quest at Blackburn Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Quest at Blackburn Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Quest at Blackburn Elementary care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Quest at Blackburn Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Quest at Blackburn Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 462-1344 to confirm.
How much does Quest at Blackburn Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 462-1344 to ask.
What is Quest at Blackburn Elementary's phone number?
(704) 462-1344.
Where is Quest at Blackburn Elementary?
4377 West NC Hwy 10, Newton, NC 28658. The nearest other daycare we list is Fred T Foard High School Pre K, 2.2 miles away.