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Kids At Play Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $161
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About
About Kids At Play Child Care Center
Kids At Play Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Ellenboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 39 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 453-0809 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 | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids At Play Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $161 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$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Kids At Play Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #81000292
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Children were allowed to be bare-footed while outdoors when equipment or surfacing was too hot to touch.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
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 21, 2026
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 Jul 21, 2026
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 Jul 21, 2026
When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
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 Sep 15, 2025
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Apr 4, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
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 Sep 29, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2024
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 Sep 29, 2024
Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2024
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 Sep 29, 2024
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2024
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 Sep 29, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 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.
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 14, 2024
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 Jun 14, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
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 Oct 23, 2023
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 Oct 23, 2023
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Kids At Play Child Care Center
Is Kids At Play Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids At Play Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids At Play Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Kids At Play Child Care Center care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids At Play Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids At Play Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 453-0809 to confirm.
How much does Kids At Play Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 453-0809 to ask.
What is Kids At Play Child Care Center's phone number?
(828) 453-0809.
Where is Kids At Play Child Care Center?
126 Piney Mountain Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040. The nearest other daycare we list is Ellenboro Elementary Preschool, 1.5 miles away.