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Alice's Playground Center

701 A South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 287923.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$195
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About Alice's Playground Center

Alice's Playground Center is a licensed child care center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 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 22 rules across 9 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Alice's Playground Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $195 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.
Henderson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$195
Home daycare$178

Toddler

Center$149
Home daycare$157

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$141

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$210

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 Alice's Playground Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#45000196
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 16 visits · 22 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Oct 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

  2. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      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 Jan 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

  8. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Oct 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025

    • 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 Oct 30, 2025

  10. Aug 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Jun 23, 2025

    • 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 Jun 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  3. Apr 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025

  4. Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  6. Nov 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Nov 16, 2023

    • 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 Nov 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

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 Alice's Playground Center

Is Alice's Playground Center licensed?

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

When was Alice's Playground Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alice's Playground Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 9 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Alice's Playground Center care for?

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

Does Alice's Playground Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Alice's Playground Center's hours?

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

How much does Alice's Playground Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 697-9449 to ask.

What is Alice's Playground Center's phone number?

(828) 697-9449.

Where is Alice's Playground Center?

701 A South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Beginnings Christian Preschool, 0.8 miles away.

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