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South Macon ED-Venture

855 Addington Bridge Road, Franklin, NC 28734
licensed capacity
199
a week, county median
$174

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About South Macon ED-Venture

South Macon ED-Venture is a licensed child care center in Franklin, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

South Macon ED-Venture has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Macon County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Macon County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$178
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$174
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$80

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 South Macon ED-Venture

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#56000108
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Apr 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 6, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Programs operating for 3 or fewer hours per day did not make at least 3 activities available daily.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • 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 May 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

  3. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 South Macon ED-Venture

Is South Macon ED-Venture licensed?

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

When was South Macon ED-Venture last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has South Macon ED-Venture had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 South Macon ED-Venture care for?

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

Does South Macon ED-Venture accept child care subsidies?

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

What are South Macon ED-Venture's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 369-0796 to confirm.

How much does South Macon ED-Venture cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 369-0796 to ask.

What is South Macon ED-Venture's phone number?

(828) 369-0796.

Where is South Macon ED-Venture?

855 Addington Bridge Road, Franklin, NC 28734. The nearest other daycare we list is Ready Set Go Preschool Program, 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).