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Salisbury, NC 28144 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Mother's Choice Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About A Mother's Choice Childcare Center
A Mother's Choice Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Mother's Choice Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$162
State record
Inspection reports for A Mother's Choice Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #80000384
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 9
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Feb 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Sep 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024
Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
Apr 2, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
Nov 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about A Mother's Choice Childcare Center
Is A Mother's Choice Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was A Mother's Choice Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Mother's Choice Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 35 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Mother's Choice Childcare Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Mother's Choice Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Mother's Choice Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Mother's Choice Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 330-3011 to ask.
What is A Mother's Choice Childcare Center's phone number?
(980) 330-3011.
Where is A Mother's Choice Childcare Center?
1319 Standish Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. The nearest other daycare we list is Livingstone Headstart, 0.3 miles away.