PLAY PALACE PRESCHOOL, INC.
SHELBY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address827 EARL ROAD SHELBY, NC 28152 (704) 482-3066
CitySHELBY, NC 28152
CountyCleveland
Phone(704) 482-3066
Operating details
Capacity100
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 20, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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827 EARL ROAD SHELBY, NC 28152 (704) 482-3066, SHELBY, NC 28152
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 large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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: 5/27/2026
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2026
- High risk5/27/2026
.0803(6)(a — Violation #1882
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child four years of age and enrolled in Space #5, had a medication permission documentation that was available for review had expired on March 10, 2026. Staff stated that the medication had not been administered to the child since the expiration date. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/27/2026
.0701(d) — Violation #1890
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One staff member employed on April 20, 2026, health assessment documentation available for review was older than the required twelve months. The health assessment expired on June 9, 2023. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$733/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: 100
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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