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Play Lab STEAM Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
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About
About Play Lab STEAM Preschool
Play Lab STEAM Preschool is a licensed home daycare in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Play Lab STEAM Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Cabarrus County has a median price of $146 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$258
Home daycare$174
Toddler
Center$204
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$172
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Play Lab STEAM Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13000640
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Aug 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, and handrails were not smaller than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7).
Corrected during the visit
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
May 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Play Lab STEAM Preschool
Is Play Lab STEAM Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Play Lab STEAM Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play Lab STEAM Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Play Lab STEAM Preschool care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Play Lab STEAM Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Play Lab STEAM Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Play Lab STEAM Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (312) 731-8203 to ask.
What is Play Lab STEAM Preschool's phone number?
(312) 731-8203.
Where is Play Lab STEAM Preschool?
Kannapolis, NC 28081. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.