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LeafSpring School At Matthews

3420 Pleasant Plains Rd, Stallings, NC 281044.8· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
193
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$248
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About LeafSpring School At Matthews

LeafSpring School At Matthews is a licensed child care center in Stallings, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 193 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
193 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity193 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

LeafSpring School At Matthews has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $248 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.
Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$248
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$205
Home daycare$167

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$178

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$202

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 LeafSpring School At Matthews

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
193 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#90000490
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Dec 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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 Dec 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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. Staff member K.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025

    • Background checks

      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 Dec 23, 2025

  2. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 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 Jun 24, 2025

  4. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Dec 18, 2024

  6. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Jan 4, 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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FAQ

Questions about LeafSpring School At Matthews

Is LeafSpring School At Matthews licensed?

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

When was LeafSpring School At Matthews last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LeafSpring School At Matthews had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 LeafSpring School At Matthews care for?

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

Does LeafSpring School At Matthews accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are LeafSpring School At Matthews' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does LeafSpring School At Matthews cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 390-7011 to ask.

What is LeafSpring School At Matthews' phone number?

(704) 390-7011.

Where is LeafSpring School At Matthews?

3420 Pleasant Plains Rd, Stallings, NC 28104. The nearest other daycare we list is Leafspring School at Matthews-The Village, 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).