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Poplar Grove Early Learning Center

5500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 274052.8· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
328
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$227
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About Poplar Grove Early Learning Center

Poplar Grove Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 328 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
328 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity328 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Poplar Grove Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Guilford County has a median price of $227 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.
Guilford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$227
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$194

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 Poplar Grove Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
328 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#4155214
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025

  3. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises.

      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 Nov 11, 2024

  5. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 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 May 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024

  7. Nov 6, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • 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

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 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 Poplar Grove Early Learning Center

Is Poplar Grove Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Poplar Grove Early Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Poplar Grove Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Poplar Grove Early Learning Center care for?

328, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Poplar Grove Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Poplar Grove Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Poplar Grove Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 621-4359 to ask.

What is Poplar Grove Early Learning Center's phone number?

(336) 621-4359.

Where is Poplar Grove Early Learning Center?

5500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405. The nearest other daycare we list is Headstart, under 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).