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Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool

900 McDonald Ave, Hamlet, NC 28345
licensed capacity
59
a week, county median
$137

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About Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool

Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Hamlet, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity59 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Richmond County has a median price of $137 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Richmond County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$137
Home daycare$183

Toddler

Center$131
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$114

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$83

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 Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#77000189
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. R.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

  4. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

    • 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 Aug 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

  9. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 7, 2024

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 Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool

Is Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool licensed?

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

When was Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool care for?

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

Does Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 557-1967 to confirm.

How much does Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 557-1967 to ask.

What is Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool's phone number?

(910) 557-1967.

Where is Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool?

900 McDonald Ave, Hamlet, NC 28345. The nearest other daycare we list is Margie's Treasure Chest Child, under 0.1 miles away.

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