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Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare

1329 Salem Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
licensed capacity
100
a week, county median
$64
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About Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare

Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
100 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $64 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.
Burke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$112
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$64
Home daycare$117

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 Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#12000439
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 1
  • 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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  1. Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule 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)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026

  4. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

  6. Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

  7. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Nov 21, 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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FAQ

Questions about Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare

Is Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?

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

When was Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare care for?

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

Does Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 437-8461 to confirm.

How much does Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 437-8461 to ask.

What is Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?

(828) 437-8461.

Where is Salem Elementary YMCA Childcare?

1329 Salem Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is Salem Elementary Pre-K, 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).