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Denver, NC 28037 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $80
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About
About St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare
St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Denver, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $80 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$197
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$171
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$149
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #55000197
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
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 Jun 1, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
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 Jun 1, 2026
Balloons were accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
Oct 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. P.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare
Is St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.
How much does St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-9622 to ask.
What is St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?
(828) 324-9622.
Where is St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare?
1774 St. James Church Road, Denver, NC 28037. The nearest other daycare we list is Carrie's Day Care, 0.6 miles away.