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Morganton, NC 28655 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- a week, county median
- $181
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About
About Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center
Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 437-5962 to confirm.
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 | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $181 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$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12000251
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center
Is Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 437-5962 to confirm.
How much does Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 437-5962 to ask.
What is Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 437-5962.
Where is Giggles N' Grins Child Care and Learning Center?
402 Mountain View Drive, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is Drexel Primary Pre-Kindergarten, 0.4 miles away.