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Marketplace Creative School

5119 Morganton Road, Fayetteville, NC 283143.8· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$183

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About Marketplace Creative School

Marketplace Creative School is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Marketplace Creative School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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.
Cumberland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$76
Home daycare$93

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 Marketplace Creative School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#2655212
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Apr 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026

  2. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jun 25, 2025

  5. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  9. Feb 18, 2025Inspection6 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 Feb 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 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 Feb 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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. One staff member (J.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  10. Oct 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Oct 21, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024

  2. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo 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 Marketplace Creative School

Is Marketplace Creative School licensed?

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

When was Marketplace Creative School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Marketplace Creative School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Marketplace Creative School care for?

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

Does Marketplace Creative School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Marketplace Creative School's hours?

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

How much does Marketplace Creative School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 864-2585 to ask.

What is Marketplace Creative School's phone number?

(910) 864-2585.

Where is Marketplace Creative School?

5119 Morganton Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Minds Day Care and Preschool Academy, 0.9 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).