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Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare

Albemarle, NC · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$162

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About Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare

Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Albemarle, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Stanly County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Stanly County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$186
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$163
Home daycare$142

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$142

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$68

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 Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#84000290
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Background checks 2
  • 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.

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  1. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Transportation

      Parent/guardian was not notified of when and where the child was to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Home was not equipped with either an electrically operated smoke detector with a battery back-up; or both an electrically operated detector and a battery operated detector located next to each other.

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026

  3. Jan 20, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      School-age children were not offered a balance of activities appropriate to their age, needs and interests.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 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 from the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026

  4. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Transportation

      Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  6. Dec 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

  7. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

    • Background checks

      An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

  9. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The operator did not provide developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities which allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development on a daily basis.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2023

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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Questions about Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare

Is Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare licensed?

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

When was Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare care for?

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

Does Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (980) 432-4352 to confirm.

How much does Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 432-4352 to ask.

What is Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare's phone number?

(980) 432-4352.

Where is Alivia's Playhouse Home Daycare?

Albemarle, NC. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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