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Trin-Dale Children's Center

13089 Trinity Road, Trinity, NC 273702.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191

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About

About Trin-Dale Children's Center

Trin-Dale Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Trinity, 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 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 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

Trin-Dale Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Randolph County has a median price of $191 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.
Randolph County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$149

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$122

Preschool

Center$119
Home daycare$113

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$162

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 Trin-Dale Children's 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
#7655014
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 23 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

  2. Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 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).

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

  5. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Sep 25, 2025

    • 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 Sep 25, 2025

  7. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 17, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025

    • 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 Mar 8, 2025

    • 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 Mar 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025

  9. Sep 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Sep 18, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

  10. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 4, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • 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 Mar 15, 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 Mar 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

  2. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Trin-Dale Children's Center

Is Trin-Dale Children's Center licensed?

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

When was Trin-Dale Children's Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Trin-Dale Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Trin-Dale Children's Center care for?

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

Does Trin-Dale Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Trin-Dale Children's Center's hours?

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

How much does Trin-Dale Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 431-5821 to ask.

What is Trin-Dale Children's Center's phone number?

(336) 431-5821.

Where is Trin-Dale Children's Center?

13089 Trinity Road, Trinity, NC 27370. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Schoolhouse Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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