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Giggles Galore Learning Center

583 Mason Street, Lincolnton, NC 280925.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$197

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About Giggles Galore Learning Center

Giggles Galore Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lincolnton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 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
37 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 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 capacity37 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Giggles Galore Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $197 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.
Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$171
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$149

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$105

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 Giggles Galore Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
37 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#55000164
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Safe sleep 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 27, 2025Inspection3 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 Mar 4, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Accurate records were not maintained for all children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025

  4. Sep 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      A violation was found for which there is no item number. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Sep 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Giggles Galore Learning Center

Is Giggles Galore Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Giggles Galore Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Giggles Galore Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 5 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 Giggles Galore Learning Center care for?

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

Does Giggles Galore Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Giggles Galore Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Giggles Galore Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 240-3855 to ask.

What is Giggles Galore Learning Center's phone number?

(704) 240-3855.

Where is Giggles Galore Learning Center?

583 Mason Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092. The nearest other daycare we list is Miss Honey's Learning Center - Lincolnton, NC, 0.7 miles away.

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