McDowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr
2111 Sugar Hill Road, Marion, NC
3.6· 7 reviews
YMCA West Marion Afterschool
- licensed capacity
- 50
- a week, county median
- $99
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About
About YMCA West Marion Afterschool
YMCA West Marion Afterschool is a licensed child care center in Marion, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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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) 747-2526 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
YMCA West Marion Afterschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $99 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for YMCA West Marion Afterschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #59000153
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Inspection2 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 Oct 8, 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 Oct 9, 2025
Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA West Marion Afterschool
Is YMCA West Marion Afterschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA West Marion Afterschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA West Marion Afterschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 YMCA West Marion Afterschool care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA West Marion Afterschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA West Marion Afterschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 747-2526 to confirm.
How much does YMCA West Marion Afterschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 747-2526 to ask.
What is YMCA West Marion Afterschool's phone number?
(828) 747-2526.
Where is YMCA West Marion Afterschool?
820 Marler Road, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is West Marion Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.