CREATIVE KIDZ PRESCHOOL INC.
SHELBY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1139 POPLAR SPRINGS CH RD SHELBY, NC 28152 (704) 482-9161
CitySHELBY, NC 28152
CountyCleveland
Phone(704) 482-9161
Operating details
Capacity60
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 3, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1139 POPLAR SPRINGS CH RD SHELBY, NC 28152 (704) 482-9161, SHELBY, NC 28152
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/22/2025
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- Medium-High3
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk12/22/2025
GS 110-91(12) — Violation #415
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #2, a daily schedule was not posted and available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk12/22/2025
.0510(d)(2)(A — Violation #524
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In Space #3, screen time is used and the time is not logged. The documentation was not available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1012/22/2025
10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) — Violation #540
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. In Space #3, one child one year and one month of age enrolled on August 18, 2025, did not have available for review and was not posted the required feeding schedule. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/22/2025
.0601(c) — Violation #705
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On Playground Space #2, the back fence was in poor repair and accessible to children. The bottom of the fence had wires protruding and exposed that could cause injury to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1012/22/2025
10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #2, in the book area, a lighted Christmas tree was plugged in with an exposed outlet. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1012/22/2025
10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) — Violation #813
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In the dining room, two electrical fans were plugged in, but not in use, and were accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk12/22/2025
Violation #852
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One child, two years of age enrolled on August 18, 2025, had missing information that was not documented on the incident report dated March 10, 2025. The missing information included the witness to the incident, and the incident report was not available for review in the child’s file In One child, two years and four months of age enrolled on August 8, 2025, had missing information that was not documented on October 17, 2025, incident report. The missing information included location of the incident, piece of equipment, and date/time parents were contacted. One child, two years and four months of age enrolled on August 8, 2025, had missing information that was not documented on October 20, 2025, incident report. The missing information included piece of equipment. .0802 (e) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1012/22/2025
10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) — Violation #856
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In the Outdoor Gross Motor Space # 3, it was observed broken toys/equipment with sharp edges were accessible to children. The broken equipment was a teal and yellow climber with cracked place on the platform. A blue sand/water table missing three legs. A gray child’s chair with a cracked seat, and a toy box used as a sandbox without a lid for cover. On Playground Space #2, there was frozen ice on the roller coaster ramp, a faded gray riding car had jagged edges, no handlebars on blue motorcycle and blue sailboat, and two red trucks with cracked places. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk12/22/2025
.0604(q) — Violation #858
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space #2, in the block area fifty-two matchbox types of vehicles with small parts were accessible in a classroom caring for children three years of age and two years of age. Also in Space #2, children’s artwork of Santa Claus faces was displayed using pom-pom noses. In Space #3, where children one year of age are enrolled had children’s artwork displayed of Reindeer with a pom-pom nose and wiggly eyes, and a Santa Claus face with pom-pom noses. Pom-poms and wiggly eyes are considered hazardous materials. In Space #3, foam snowflakes cutouts were displayed. These materials were accessible to children three years of age and younger. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/22/2025
.0607(c) — Violation #1812
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The emergency preparedness and response plan available for review was last updated on June 10, 2024. 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
$805/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: SHELBY, Cleveland County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 7
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