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GIGGLES N' GRINS 3 CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER

Morganton, NC · Burke County
525 HOPEWELL ROAD, Morganton, NC 28655
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Quick Facts

Capacity
90 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 437-6750
525 HOPEWELL ROAD
Morganton, NC 28655
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
12000421
License Issued
Jun 16, 2025
Expired
Nov 12, 2020
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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GIGGLES N' GRINS 3 CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER is a Five Star Center License in MORGANTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-05-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-02-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-04 Violation 849 .0803(12)
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A child enrolled on 10/17/24 in space #5, had an Epi pen that expired on 5/2025. In space #8, a child enrolled on 8/22/22 had an expired action plan dated 10/10/24 for Zyrtec.
2026-01-30 Unannounced Inspection No 0126-228L
2025-06-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-06-05 Violation 1865 .0605(b)
The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. A composite structure added to outdoor space 3 did not have manufactures instructions on file.
2025-06-05 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A composite structure has been added in outdoor space 3. The rubberized coating on the handle for the steps for a platform, had deteriorated and was flaking off.
2024-11-07 Unannounced Inspection No 1024-361L
2024-09-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-09-24 Violation 858 .0604(q)
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. In space #5, four (4) packs of baby wipes in plastic packaging were stored in a cabinet under an unlocked changing cabinet. The children enrolled in this space were 2 years of age.
2024-09-24 Violation 104 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b)
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 2, 2023. The next inspection was not conducted until June 28, 2024.
2024-05-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-14 Violation 842 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b)
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #6, a permission to administer Equate sunscreen expired on May 11, 2024.
2024-05-14 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Zyrtec was in unlocked storage on a shelf above the changing table in space #5.
2023-10-02 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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