Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool
900 McDonald Ave, Hamlet, NC
Gigi's Preschool and Academy
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Gigi's Preschool and Academy
Gigi's Preschool and Academy is a licensed child care center in Hamlet, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 995-2873 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gigi's Preschool and Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Richmond County has a median price of $109 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$137
Home daycare$183
Toddler
Center$131
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$114
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Gigi's Preschool and Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #77000202
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
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 Jun 2, 2025
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Gigi's Preschool and Academy
Is Gigi's Preschool and Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Gigi's Preschool and Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gigi's Preschool and Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Preschool and Academy care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gigi's Preschool and Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Gigi's Preschool and Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 995-2873 to confirm.
How much does Gigi's Preschool and Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 995-2873 to ask.
What is Gigi's Preschool and Academy's phone number?
(910) 995-2873.
Where is Gigi's Preschool and Academy?
111 Hamilton Street, Hamlet, NC 28345. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairview Heights Pre-K, 0.1 miles away.