Little Stars Child Development Center Startown, LL
2615 W NC 10 Highway, Newton, NC
4.7· 12 reviews
Quest at Startown Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 99
- a week, county median
- $110
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About
About Quest at Startown Elementary
Quest at Startown Elementary is a licensed child care center in Newton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 464-1257 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 | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Quest at Startown 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 Startown Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #18000536
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Quest at Startown Elementary
Is Quest at Startown Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Quest at Startown Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Quest at Startown Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Startown Elementary care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Quest at Startown Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Quest at Startown Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 464-1257 to confirm.
How much does Quest at Startown Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 464-1257 to ask.
What is Quest at Startown Elementary's phone number?
(828) 464-1257.
Where is Quest at Startown Elementary?
4119 Startown Road, Newton, NC 28658. The nearest other daycare we list is Startown Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.