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Quest at St. Stephens Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 120
- a week, county median
- $110
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About
About Quest at St. Stephens Elementary
Quest at St. Stephens Elementary is a licensed child care center in Conover, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 466-7067 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 St. Stephens 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 St. Stephens Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #18000522
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
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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Apr 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Accurate records were not maintained for all children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Quest at St. Stephens Elementary
Is Quest at St. Stephens Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Quest at St. Stephens Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Quest at St. Stephens Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 St. Stephens Elementary care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Quest at St. Stephens Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Quest at St. Stephens Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 466-7067 to confirm.
How much does Quest at St. Stephens Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 466-7067 to ask.
What is Quest at St. Stephens Elementary's phone number?
(828) 466-7067.
Where is Quest at St. Stephens Elementary?
684 30th Street NE, Conover, NC 28613. The nearest other daycare we list is The Sandbox, 0.7 miles away.