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Forest City, NC 28043 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Successful Start Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $161
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About
About Successful Start Child Development Center
Successful Start Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Forest City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Successful Start Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $161 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$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Successful Start Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #81000324
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
- Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Successful Start Child Development Center
Is Successful Start Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Successful Start Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Successful Start Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Successful Start Child Development Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Successful Start Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Successful Start Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Successful Start Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 229-3145 to ask.
What is Successful Start Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 229-3145.
Where is Successful Start Child Development Center?
872 Harris Henrietta Road, Forest City, NC 28043. The nearest other daycare we list is Harris Elementary Preschool, 3.2 miles away.