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Statesville, NC 28677 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 198
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $223
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About
About The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool
The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Statesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 198 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 7 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 198 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $223 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 198 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49000530
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026
Oct 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Nov 11, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Jun 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
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 Jun 17, 2025
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 Jun 17, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Dec 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Dec 23, 2024
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jan 18, 2024
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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
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 Jan 18, 2024
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool
Is The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 7 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool care for?
198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 980-1070 to ask.
What is The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool's phone number?
(704) 980-1070.
Where is The Lemonade Stand Childcare & Preschool?
236 Barium Springs Drive, Statesville, NC 28677. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Days CDC, 0.9 miles away.