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Lynda's Play and Learn Too

314 N Railroad Street, Wallace, NC 284662.9· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131

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About Lynda's Play and Learn Too

Lynda's Play and Learn Too is a licensed child care center in Wallace, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lynda's Play and Learn Too has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Duplin County has a median price of $131 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.
Duplin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$131
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$131
Home daycare$123

Preschool

Center$126
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$68
Home daycare$69

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 Lynda's Play and Learn Too

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#3155063
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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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  1. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

  7. Jan 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 12, 2024Inspection5 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 Nov 13, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Lynda's Play and Learn Too

Is Lynda's Play and Learn Too licensed?

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

When was Lynda's Play and Learn Too last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lynda's Play and Learn Too had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Lynda's Play and Learn Too care for?

74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Lynda's Play and Learn Too accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lynda's Play and Learn Too's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lynda's Play and Learn Too cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 285-6818 to ask.

What is Lynda's Play and Learn Too's phone number?

(910) 285-6818.

Where is Lynda's Play and Learn Too?

314 N Railroad Street, Wallace, NC 28466. The nearest other daycare we list is Lynda's Funtime Junction, 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).