PAYTON'S PLAYHOUSE
HUDSON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1173 DRAGSTRIP ROAD HUDSON, NC 28638 (828) 726-1542
CityHUDSON, NC 28638
CountyCaldwell
Phone(828) 726-1542
Operating details
Capacity12
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 17, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1173 DRAGSTRIP ROAD HUDSON, NC 28638 (828) 726-1542, HUDSON, NC 28638
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/3/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 103/3/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) — Violation #104
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was conducted on February 8, 2025 and again on February 13, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/3/2026
GS 110-91(2) — Violation #410
Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. Children did not go outside for outdoor gross motor play as weather allowed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/3/2026
GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily activity plan was not posted for the children enrolled. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/3/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
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. No staff are listed in the ABCMS portal for you facility. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$864/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: HUDSON, Caldwell County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
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