THE PLAY AND LEARNING CENTER

EAST FLAT ROCK, NCFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity8
Est. price$913/mo

Contact information

Address116 ANTHONY DR EAST FLAT ROCK, NC 28726 (828) 676-9851

CityEAST FLAT ROCK, NC 28726

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

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.

6Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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

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