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Rainbow Educational Childcare Center

573 Fire Tower Road, Yanceyville, NC 273793.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About

About Rainbow Educational Childcare Center

Rainbow Educational Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Yanceyville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 6 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
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 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 capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rainbow Educational Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Caswell County has a median price of $203 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.
Caswell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203

Toddler

Center$141

Preschool

Center$116

School age

Center$63

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 Rainbow Educational Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#17000027
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Jul 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

    • 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 Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

    • 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). S.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • 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

    • 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

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

  3. Dec 16, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      On or before the first day of work, the operator did not verify the age of the volunteer and/or substitute provider and/or documentation of date of birth was not maintained in the individual's personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • 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 Mar 19, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026

    • 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 Dec 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • 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. Plastic bags were accessible to children under three years of age.

      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

    • 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 Dec 30, 2025

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 18, 2025Inspection4 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 Jun 30, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025

  5. Jan 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2025

    • 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 Jan 26, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2025

  6. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024

  8. Jan 18, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

    • 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 Jan 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • 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 Jan 29, 2024

  9. Oct 24, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

  10. Oct 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 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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Questions about Rainbow Educational Childcare Center

Is Rainbow Educational Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Rainbow Educational Childcare Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rainbow Educational Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Rainbow Educational Childcare Center care for?

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

Does Rainbow Educational Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rainbow Educational Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rainbow Educational Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 694-9675 to ask.

What is Rainbow Educational Childcare Center's phone number?

(336) 694-9675.

Where is Rainbow Educational Childcare Center?

573 Fire Tower Road, Yanceyville, NC 27379. The nearest other daycare we list is Yanceyville Early Head Start, 0.8 miles away.

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