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Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare

325 Conley Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
licensed capacity
120
a week, county median
$64

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About Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare

Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wa Young 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.
Burke County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
120 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#12000445
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Transportation 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. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2026

  3. Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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, 2025

  5. Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  6. Jul 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 18, 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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Questions about Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare

Is Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?

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

When was Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 7 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 Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 584-7466 to confirm.

How much does Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 584-7466 to ask.

What is Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?

(828) 584-7466.

Where is Wa Young Elementary YMCA Childcare?

325 Conley Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is W A Young Pre-K/More at Four, 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).