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2443 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock, NC
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The Play and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $178
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About
About The Play and Learning Center
The Play and Learning Center is a licensed home daycare in East Flat Rock, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 676-9851 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Play and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Henderson County has a median price of $178 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$195
Home daycare$178
Toddler
Center$149
Home daycare$157
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$141
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for The Play and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #45000420
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 2, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
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. Owner/Operator has not notified the Division of two (2) household members, including the operator, that are currently living at the family child care home.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home.
Corrected during the visit
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
First-aid supplies were not kept in a place accessible to the operator.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
- Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Play and Learning Center
Is The Play and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Play and Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Play and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Play and Learning Center care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Play and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Play and Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 676-9851 to confirm.
How much does The Play and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 676-9851 to ask.
What is The Play and Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 676-9851.
Where is The Play and Learning Center?
East Flat Rock, NC 28726. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.