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Independence, VA 24348 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Learning Tree Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 92
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Learning Tree Childcare Center
Learning Tree Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Sparta, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 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
- 92 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 372-4775 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 | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Tree Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alleghany 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$109
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$109
Home daycare$115
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Learning Tree Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #03000072
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 10, 2026
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
- Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Mar 10, 2025
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
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 Dec 9, 2024
An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Jul 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
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 Jul 22, 2024
Jan 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
Jan 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
Oct 26, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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 Nov 4, 2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2023
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2023
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.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Tree Childcare Center
Is Learning Tree Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Learning Tree Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Tree Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Learning Tree Childcare Center care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Learning Tree Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Tree Childcare Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 372-4775 to confirm.
How much does Learning Tree Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 372-4775 to ask.
What is Learning Tree Childcare Center's phone number?
(336) 372-4775.
Where is Learning Tree Childcare Center?
28 North Sparta Parkway, Sparta, NC 28675. The nearest other daycare we list is Sparta Elementary Preschool, 0.5 miles away.