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Kittrell, NC 27544 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Dream World Academy
- licensed capacity
- 92
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
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About
About Dream World Academy
Dream World Academy is a licensed child care center in Franklinton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 92 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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 | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dream World Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $200 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$200
Home daycare$160
Toddler
Center$149
Home daycare$145
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$141
School age
Center$135
Home daycare$153
State record
Inspection reports for Dream World Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #35000129
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
- Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Aug 30, 2024
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
Jan 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Dream World Academy
Is Dream World Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dream World Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dream World Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Dream World Academy care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dream World Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dream World Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dream World Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 494-2177 to ask.
What is Dream World Academy's phone number?
(919) 494-2177.
Where is Dream World Academy?
130 Savage Street, Franklinton, NC 27525. The nearest other daycare we list is Franklinton Head Start, 0.2 miles away.