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Shelby, NC 28152 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Creative Kidz Pre-School
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Creative Kidz Pre-School
Creative Kidz Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 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
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 482-9161 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Kidz Pre-School 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 Creative Kidz Pre-School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #23000324
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 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 Dec 30, 2025
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
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
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
Jan 9, 2025Inspection1 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 Jan 10, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Jan 19, 2024Inspection1 rule 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 Jan 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Kidz Pre-School
Is Creative Kidz Pre-School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Kidz Pre-School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Kidz Pre-School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Creative Kidz Pre-School care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Kidz Pre-School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Kidz Pre-School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 482-9161 to confirm.
How much does Creative Kidz Pre-School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 482-9161 to ask.
What is Creative Kidz Pre-School's phone number?
(704) 482-9161.
Where is Creative Kidz Pre-School?
1139 Poplar Springs CH Rd, Shelby, NC 28152.