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Sugar Grove Developmental Day School
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $180
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About
About Sugar Grove Developmental Day School
Sugar Grove Developmental Day School is a licensed child care center in Sugar Grove, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 7 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sugar Grove Developmental Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $180 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$180
Home daycare$158
Toddler
Center$150
Home daycare$124
Preschool
Center$162
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$125
Home daycare$143
State record
Inspection reports for Sugar Grove Developmental Day School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #95000085
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 18 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Food and nutrition 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Jul 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The staff/child ratio for the youngest child was not maintained when children of all ages were cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
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 Jul 30, 2025
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 Jul 30, 2025
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 Jul 30, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Inspection3 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 Feb 19, 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 Feb 19, 2025
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
Corrected during the visit
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
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 Aug 30, 2024
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 Aug 30, 2024
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
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 Aug 15, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
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 Aug 15, 2024
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
One staff member had not completed training in playground safety.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
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 Apr 9, 2024
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 Mar 8, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
The operator made an effort to falsify information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Sugar Grove Developmental Day School
Is Sugar Grove Developmental Day School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sugar Grove Developmental Day School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sugar Grove Developmental Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 7 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 Sugar Grove Developmental Day School care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sugar Grove Developmental Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sugar Grove Developmental Day School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sugar Grove Developmental Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 297-4226 to ask.
What is Sugar Grove Developmental Day School's phone number?
(828) 297-4226.
Where is Sugar Grove Developmental Day School?
207 Dale Adams Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679. The nearest other daycare we list is Cove Creek Extended Learning Center, 1.8 miles away.