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ALBEMARLE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity88
Est. price$712/mo

Contact information

Address405 DAVIS ST ALBEMARLE, NC 28001 (910) 294-6918

CityALBEMARLE, NC 28001

CountyStanly

Phone(910) 294-6918

Operating details

Capacity88

License dateFebruary 3, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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405 DAVIS ST ALBEMARLE, NC 28001 (910) 294-6918, ALBEMARLE, NC 28001

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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/30/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk1/30/2026

    G.S. 110-91(6) — Violation #721

    All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A broken plastic toy bin lid was located on the toddler playground. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk1/30/2026

    .0607(e) — Violation #1824

    The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was not updated annually. Last recorded date was 1/16/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk1/30/2026

    .1102(a) — Violation #1898

    Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member C.N. did not complete all of the required topics for the health and safety trainings. 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.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$712/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: ALBEMARLE, Stanly County
  • Capacity: 88
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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