Giggles Galore Learning Center
583 Mason Street, Lincolnton, NC
5.0· 3 reviews
Active Concepts
- licensed capacity
- 67
- a week, county median
- $197
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About Active Concepts
Active Concepts is a licensed child care center in Lincolnton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 276-7448 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Active Concepts has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $197 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$197
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$171
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$149
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Active Concepts
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #55000199
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
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- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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
Nov 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
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
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Active Concepts
Is Active Concepts licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Active Concepts last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Active Concepts had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Active Concepts care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Active Concepts accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Active Concepts' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 276-7448 to confirm.
How much does Active Concepts cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 276-7448 to ask.
What is Active Concepts' phone number?
(704) 276-7448.
Where is Active Concepts?
178 Sunny Hill Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092. The nearest other daycare we list is Giggles Galore Learning Center, 1.1 miles away.