Toddler Time Child Care
132 E Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC
4.4· 25 reviews
Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $108
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About Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 866-6094 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $108 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$148
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #36000374
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
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 Apr 27, 2026
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
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
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.
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 Apr 27, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
Oct 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 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 Oct 27, 2025
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 Oct 27, 2025
Apr 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 May 12, 2025
A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
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 May 12, 2025
Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 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 Dec 2, 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 Dec 2, 2024
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 Dec 2, 2024
- May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Is Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 866-6094 to confirm.
How much does Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 866-6094 to ask.
What is Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program's phone number?
(704) 866-6094.
Where is Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program?
1601 Madison Street, Gastonia, NC 28052. The nearest other daycare we list is South Gastonia Church of God Child Care, 0.1 miles away.