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Fun-N-Learning
- licensed capacity
- 79
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $186
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About
About Fun-N-Learning
Fun-N-Learning is a licensed child care center in Locust, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 9 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
- 79 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fun-N-Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Stanly County has a median price of $186 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$186
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$163
Home daycare$142
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$142
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$68
State record
Inspection reports for Fun-N-Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 79 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #84000063
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 Jun 26, 2026
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 Jun 26, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 rules 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
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
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 Jul 1, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Aug 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
Jun 25, 2024Inspection7 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.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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 Jan 30, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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 30, 2024
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 30, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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 Jan 30, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Fun-N-Learning
Is Fun-N-Learning licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Fun-N-Learning last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fun-N-Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Fun-N-Learning care for?
79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Fun-N-Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Fun-N-Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Fun-N-Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 888-5683 to ask.
What is Fun-N-Learning's phone number?
(704) 888-5683.
Where is Fun-N-Learning?
811 W Main Street, Locust, NC 28097. The nearest other daycare we list is ImagineOn Childcare, 1.3 miles away.