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Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School

3295 Old Murphy Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$174
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About Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School

Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School is a licensed child care center in Franklin, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Macon County has a median price of $174 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Macon County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$178
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$174
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$80

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 Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#56000144
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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.

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  1. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 May 15, 2026

  2. Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 May 15, 2026

  3. May 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Child care operators, as defined under G.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

  4. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School

Is Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School licensed?

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

When was Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 524-2845 to confirm.

How much does Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 524-2845 to ask.

What is Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School's phone number?

(828) 524-2845.

Where is Up, Up and Away - Cartoogechaye School?

3295 Old Murphy Rd, Franklin, NC 28734. The nearest other daycare we list is Cartoogechaye ED-Venture, under 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).