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Shelby, NC 28152 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Apples of Gold Too
- licensed capacity
- 28
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Apples of Gold Too
Apples of Gold Too is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 481-9265 to confirm.
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 | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Apples of Gold Too has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $159 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$159
Home daycare$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Apples of Gold Too
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #23000307
- Also at this site
- Facility #23000115: Child care center
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Transportation 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
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- May 28, 2026InspectionFacility #23000115No rules cited
Apr 21, 2026InspectionFacility #230003075 rules cited
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
Corrected during the visit
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
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
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
- Jan 16, 2026InspectionFacility #23000307No rules cited
Dec 10, 2025InspectionFacility #230001151 rule 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 16, 2025
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionFacility #23000115No rules cited
Jul 17, 2025InspectionFacility #230003072 rules cited
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
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 Jul 21, 2025
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionFacility #23000307No rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionFacility #23000115No rules cited
Aug 28, 2024InspectionFacility #230001151 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionFacility #23000307No rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Jul 29, 2024InspectionFacility #230003071 rule cited
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
Jan 25, 2024InspectionFacility #230003071 rule 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 Jan 30, 2024
Jan 3, 2024InspectionFacility #230001151 rule 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 Jan 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Apples of Gold Too
Is Apples of Gold Too licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Apples of Gold Too last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apples of Gold Too had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Apples of Gold Too care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Apples of Gold Too accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Apples of Gold Too's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 481-9265 to confirm.
How much does Apples of Gold Too cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 481-9265 to ask.
What is Apples of Gold Too's phone number?
(704) 481-9265.
Where is Apples of Gold Too?
1633 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddieland Child Development Center, 1.2 miles away.