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A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate

3620 US 74, Wingate, NC 281745.0· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$248

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About

About A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate

A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate is a licensed child care center in Wingate, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $248 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.
Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$248
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$205
Home daycare$167

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$178

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$202

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#90000552
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  8. Mar 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

  9. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 14, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 May 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 May 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

  4. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate

Is A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 6 of 16 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 Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 776-3444 to ask.

What is A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate's phone number?

(704) 776-3444.

Where is A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate?

3620 US 74, Wingate, NC 28174. The nearest other daycare we list is Wingate Elementary After School Care Program, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).