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Friends Playhouse

6490 Franz Warner Parkway, Whitsett, NC 273774.1· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$227

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About Friends Playhouse

Friends Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Whitsett, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity122 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Friends Playhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Guilford County has a median price of $227 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.
Guilford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$227
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$194

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 Friends Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
122 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#41001716
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 31, 2026

  2. Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025

  4. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 24, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.

      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 Friends Playhouse

Is Friends Playhouse licensed?

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

When was Friends Playhouse last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friends Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 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 Friends Playhouse care for?

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

Does Friends Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Friends Playhouse's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Friends Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 449-4583 to ask.

What is Friends Playhouse's phone number?

(336) 449-4583.

Where is Friends Playhouse?

6490 Franz Warner Parkway, Whitsett, NC 27377. The nearest other daycare we list is Sedalia Elementary Aces Program, 1.2 miles away.

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