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Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center

838 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 281153.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223

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About

About Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center

Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Mooresville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
100 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 capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center 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.
Iredell County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#4955072
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 26, 2026Inspection16 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 Sep 9, 2026

    • 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 Sep 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 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 Sep 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • 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

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 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 Sep 2, 2026

  3. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 9, 2025Inspection9 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 Sep 23, 2025

    • 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 Sep 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

  5. Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

  6. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Mar 27, 2025

  7. Oct 2, 2024Inspection6 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 Oct 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024

  8. Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024

  9. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Mar 4, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 26, 2023Inspection8 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 Nov 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • 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 Nov 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 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 Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center

Is Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 663-1102 to ask.

What is Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 663-1102.

Where is Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center?

838 Mazeppa Road, Mooresville, NC 28115. The nearest other daycare we list is VUMC Preschool, 2.3 miles away.

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