Fairview Head Start
453 Fairview Road, Sylva, NC
The Fairview Kids' Place
- licensed capacity
- 50
- a week, county median
- $48
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About
About The Fairview Kids' Place
The Fairview Kids' Place is a licensed child care center in Sylva, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 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 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 586-2819 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Fairview Kids' Place has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $48 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$181
Home daycare$166
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$84
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$48
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for The Fairview Kids' Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #50000057
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
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
Dec 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
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 15, 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 15, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 24, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
School-aged children were not adequately supervised.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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 Nov 16, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Fairview Kids' Place
Is The Fairview Kids' Place licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Fairview Kids' Place last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Fairview Kids' Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 The Fairview Kids' Place care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Fairview Kids' Place accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Fairview Kids' Place's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 586-2819 to confirm.
How much does The Fairview Kids' Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 586-2819 to ask.
What is The Fairview Kids' Place's phone number?
(828) 586-2819.
Where is The Fairview Kids' Place?
251 Big Orange Way, Sylva, NC 28779.