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Statesville, NC 28677 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
LIFESPAN Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $223
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About
About LIFESPAN Early Learning Center
LIFESPAN Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Statesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 872-8579 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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
LIFESPAN Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $223 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for LIFESPAN Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49000254
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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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Feb 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Feb 20, 2026
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2025Inspection4 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.
Corrected during the visit
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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
Jan 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about LIFESPAN Early Learning Center
Is LIFESPAN Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was LIFESPAN Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has LIFESPAN Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 LIFESPAN Early Learning Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does LIFESPAN Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are LIFESPAN Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 872-8579 to confirm.
How much does LIFESPAN Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 872-8579 to ask.
What is LIFESPAN Early Learning Center's phone number?
(704) 872-8579.
Where is LIFESPAN Early Learning Center?
302 Broad St W, Statesville, NC 28677. The nearest other daycare we list is Broad Street UMC Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.