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Murphy Adventist School
Murphy, NC
· Cherokee County
1584 OLD RANGER ROAD,
Murphy, NC 28906
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
Age Range
3 through 7
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 837-5857
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20000076
License Holder
MURPHY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
License Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Maximum capacity of 10 due to septic system
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About the Provider
Mission Statement
The Murphy Adventist Christian School family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve.
Our Philosophy
The Murphy Adventist Christian School is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to:
develop a personal relationship with God and his fellow men as stated in Matthew 2:37-39
master the basic academic skills
value labor, physical and mental, as the blessing God intended
cultivate physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity as the blessing God intended.
The Murphy Adventist Christian School operates in harmony with the guidance and direction of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The Murphy Adventist Christian School family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve.
Our Philosophy
The Murphy Adventist Christian School is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to:
develop a personal relationship with God and his fellow men as stated in Matthew 2:37-39
master the basic academic skills
value labor, physical and mental, as the blessing God intended
cultivate physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity as the blessing God intended.
The Murphy Adventist Christian School operates in harmony with the guidance and direction of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two (2) landscape timbers located around the swings are rotten. One (1) wagon in the storgae building contains rust. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. One (1) staff that was hired on 10/3/25 had Basic Life Support (BLS) training for CPR on 10/3/25. The training did not include First Aid training. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The far side of the fence on the playground has eroded to the point that children could easily climb through to get out of the fenced area. It was measured at 4 ½ to 7 ½ inches at consistently along the back fence line. This is also an entrapment concern. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/15/22. A March fire drill did not take place. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The timber housing the swing set fall zone was rotted with nails exposed. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical assessment for the floater was not on file. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| 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 three years for the date of issuance). A. Stephens background check expired 5/11/21. She received qualifying letter on 6/2/21. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's file did not have a date of enrollment. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application did not include particular fears and unique behavior characteristics for the two (2) children's files monitored. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place was done 6/2/21. The drill is now past due. | |||
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