First Baptist Church Child Development Center
500 Faet St NW, Valdese, NC
5.0· 2 reviews
Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $64
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About
About Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare
Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Valdese, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 578-6992 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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $64 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$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #12000441
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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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- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
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 May 20, 2026
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2025Inspection8 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
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 Nov 26, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
Program coordinator was not on site in a program offering before and after school care only.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
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 Mar 19, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
Jun 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 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 Jul 8, 2024
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare
Is Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 578-6992 to confirm.
How much does Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 578-6992 to ask.
What is Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?
(828) 578-6992.
Where is Valdese Elementary YMCA Childcare?
298 Praley St, Valdese, NC 28690. The nearest other daycare we list is Valdese Elementary School Pre-K, under 0.1 miles away.