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Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center

26 Papoose Lane, Canton, NC 287165.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
54
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203
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About Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center

Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Canton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Haywood County has a median price of $203 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.
Haywood County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$179

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$128

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$103

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$190

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 Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#44000193
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2025Inspection4 rules 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Licensed administrators, teachers and teacher assistants employed by public and non-public schools did not participate in professional development consistent with the level of education and type of educator licensure required for employment.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

  3. Jun 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025

  4. Dec 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • 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 Dec 17, 2024

  5. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024

  8. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center

Is Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center care for?

54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 646-0300 to ask.

What is Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center's phone number?

(828) 646-0300.

Where is Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center?

26 Papoose Lane, Canton, NC 28716. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethel Elementary After School, 0.5 miles away.

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