PlayWorks Early Care & Learning Center
95 Woodland Blvd, Wilkesboro, NC
5.0· 1 review
Thrive Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $183
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About Thrive Early Learning Center
Thrive Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 566-8472 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Thrive Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilkes County has a median price of $183 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$183
Home daycare$126
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Thrive Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Temporary License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #97000327
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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 22, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
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.
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.
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
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
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Jul 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Thrive Early Learning Center
Is Thrive Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Thrive Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thrive Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Thrive Early Learning Center care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Thrive Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Thrive Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 566-8472 to confirm.
How much does Thrive Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 566-8472 to ask.
What is Thrive Early Learning Center's phone number?
(336) 566-8472.
Where is Thrive Early Learning Center?
707 Walker Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. The nearest other daycare we list is Broc Headstart, 0.8 miles away.