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Granite Falls, NC 28630 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Payton's Playhouse
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $164
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About
About Payton's Playhouse
Payton's Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Hudson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 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
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 726-1542 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Payton's Playhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $164 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Payton's Playhouse
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14000380
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 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 Sep 2, 2026
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 Mar 16, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Mar 20, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
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 Jun 28, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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
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FAQ
Questions about Payton's Playhouse
Is Payton's Playhouse licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Payton's Playhouse last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Payton's Playhouse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Payton's Playhouse care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Payton's Playhouse accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Payton's Playhouse's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 726-1542 to confirm.
How much does Payton's Playhouse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 726-1542 to ask.
What is Payton's Playhouse's phone number?
(828) 726-1542.
Where is Payton's Playhouse?
1173 Dragstrip Road, Hudson, NC 28638. The nearest other daycare we list is Debbies Darlings Daycare, 1.1 miles away.