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Partners in Learning at the Woods

1775 S. Martin Luther King Ave, Salisbury, NC 281444.5· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About

About Partners in Learning at the Woods

Partners in Learning at the Woods is a licensed child care center in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 8 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Partners in Learning at the Woods has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $199 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.
Rowan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$119
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$162

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 Partners in Learning at the Woods

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#80000414
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 15, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026

    • 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 Jul 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jul 28, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026

  2. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025

  4. Mar 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Sep 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

    • 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 Oct 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • 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 Sep 23, 2024

  6. Aug 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

  7. Mar 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jan 17, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023

  10. Oct 5, 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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FAQ

Questions about Partners in Learning at the Woods

Is Partners in Learning at the Woods licensed?

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

When was Partners in Learning at the Woods last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Partners in Learning at the Woods had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Partners in Learning at the Woods care for?

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

Does Partners in Learning at the Woods accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Partners in Learning at the Woods' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Partners in Learning at the Woods cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 638-9020 to ask.

What is Partners in Learning at the Woods' phone number?

(704) 638-9020.

Where is Partners in Learning at the Woods?

1775 S. Martin Luther King Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144. The nearest other daycare we list is Wiley Lash Head Start Center, 1.1 miles away.

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