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Playmates Child Care and Development Center of Joh

2081 East 70-A, Pine Level, NC 27568
licensed capacity
390
a week, county median
$216

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About Playmates Child Care and Development Center of Joh

Playmates Child Care and Development Center of Joh is a licensed child care center in Pine Level, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 390 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 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
390 children

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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 capacity390 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Playmates Child Care and Development Center of Joh 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).

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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 of Joh

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
390 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#51000853
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • 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 Aug 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

  3. Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 15, 2025Inspection7 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 Jan 17, 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 Jan 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jan 17, 2025

  6. Jan 15, 2025Inspection7 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 Jan 17, 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 Jan 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jan 17, 2025

  7. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Oct 3, 2024

  9. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo 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 Playmates Child Care and Development Center of Joh

Is Playmates Child Care and Development Center of Joh 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 of Joh last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 of Joh care for?

390, 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 of Joh accept child care subsidies?

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

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

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 202-9700 to confirm.

How much does Playmates Child Care and Development Center of Joh cost?

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

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

(919) 202-9700.

Where is Playmates Child Care and Development Center of Joh?

2081 East 70-A, Pine Level, NC 27568.

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