Rockfish Prime Time
5763 Rockfish Rd, Hope Mills, NC
Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2
- licensed capacity
- 33
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2
Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2 is a licensed child care center in Hope Mills, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 33 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 885-8304 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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$183
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #26002642
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 26, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
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 Sep 2, 2026
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 Sep 18, 2026
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 Sep 2, 2026
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 Sep 2, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
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 Dec 31, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2
Is Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2 care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2 accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 885-8304 to confirm.
How much does Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 885-8304 to ask.
What is Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2's phone number?
(910) 885-8304.
Where is Dramatic Play Learning Academy 2?
4027 South Main Street, Hope Mills, NC 28348. The nearest other daycare we list is Rockfish Prime Time, 0.9 miles away.