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WNCsource Columbus Children's Center

11 Hope Valley Lane, Columbus, NC 28722
licensed capacity
50
a week, county median
$181
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About WNCsource Columbus Children's Center

WNCsource Columbus Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

WNCsource Columbus Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $181 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$158

Toddler

Center$173
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$85
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$46
Home daycare$103

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 WNCsource Columbus Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#75000062
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2026Inspection5 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Jan 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jul 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      The safe sleep policy did not contain the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 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

  4. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

  6. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo 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 WNCsource Columbus Children's Center

Is WNCsource Columbus Children's Center licensed?

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

When was WNCsource Columbus Children's Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has WNCsource Columbus Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 WNCsource Columbus Children's Center care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does WNCsource Columbus Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are WNCsource Columbus Children's Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 393-0559 to confirm.

How much does WNCsource Columbus Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 393-0559 to ask.

What is WNCsource Columbus Children's Center's phone number?

(828) 393-0559.

Where is WNCsource Columbus Children's Center?

11 Hope Valley Lane, Columbus, NC 28722.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).