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Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2

115 East Pine St, Pine Level, NC 275684.3· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$216

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About Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2

Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2 is a licensed child care center in Pine Level, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
144 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 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.
Johnston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$153

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$86
Home daycare$97

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 Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#51000856
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

  4. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 25, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

  6. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2

Is Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2 licensed?

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

When was Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2 care for?

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

Does Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2 accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2's hours?

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

How much does Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 202-9700 to ask.

What is Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2's phone number?

(919) 202-9700.

Where is Playmates Child Care and Development Center 2?

115 East Pine St, Pine Level, NC 27568. The nearest other daycare we list is Renee's Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.

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