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St. John’s Child Development Center

300 West Innes St, Salisbury, NC 281444.2· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
188
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About

About St. John’s Child Development Center

St. John’s Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 188 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
188 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity188 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. John’s Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $199 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.
Rowan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$119
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$162

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 St. John’s Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
188 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#80000130
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

  2. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Caregiver did not interact in a positive manner with each child every day.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

  4. May 1, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 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 May 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

  5. Dec 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 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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Questions about St. John’s Child Development Center

Is St. John’s Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was St. John’s Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. John’s Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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. John’s Child Development Center care for?

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

Does St. John’s Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. John’s Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. John’s Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 636-6756 to ask.

What is St. John’s Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 636-6756.

Where is St. John’s Child Development Center?

300 West Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Child Development Center, 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).