THE PLAY AND LEARNING CENTER
EAST FLAT ROCK, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address116 ANTHONY DR EAST FLAT ROCK, NC 28726 (828) 676-9851
CountyHenderson
Phone(828) 676-9851
Operating details
Capacity8
SubsidiesY
License dateDecember 20, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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116 ANTHONY DR EAST FLAT ROCK, NC 28726 (828) 676-9851, EAST FLAT ROCK, NC 28726
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
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/2/2026
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk4/2/2026
.1703(a)(2) — Violation #508
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Owner/operator First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The previous First aid training expired on 1/27/2026 and the current training was completed on 2/28/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk4/2/2026
.1703(a)(3) — Violation #511
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. Owner/operator CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The previous CPR training expired on 1/27/2026 and the current training was completed on 2/28/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/2/2026
GS 110-102 — Violation #1705
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home. The summary of child care law was not posted. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/2/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1847
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. Owner/Operator has not notified the Division of two (2) household members, including the operator, that are currently living at the family child care home. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/2/2026
.1714(b) — Violation #1856
The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file. The operators Emergency Preparedness and Response plan training certificate was not on file for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 104/2/2026
10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) — Violation #2056
Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not available for review. 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
$913/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: EAST FLAT ROCK, Henderson County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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