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Planet Playschool

116 E McNeely Avenue, Mooresville, NC 281155.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223

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About Planet Playschool

Planet Playschool is a licensed child care center in Mooresville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
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 capacity48 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Planet Playschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $223 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.
Iredell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$223
Home daycare$184

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$141

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$150
Home daycare$178

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 Planet Playschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#49000501
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 2, 2026Inspection2 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 Sep 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025

  4. Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

  5. Oct 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

  6. Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024

  7. Oct 27, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • 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 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • 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 9, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

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 Planet Playschool

Is Planet Playschool licensed?

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

When was Planet Playschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Planet Playschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Planet Playschool care for?

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

Does Planet Playschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Planet Playschool's hours?

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

How much does Planet Playschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 664-7529 to ask.

What is Planet Playschool's phone number?

(704) 664-7529.

Where is Planet Playschool?

116 E McNeely Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28115. The nearest other daycare we list is Above & Beyond Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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