Three Star Center License
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Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool
Hamlet, NC
· Richmond County
900 MCDONALD AVE,
Hamlet, NC 28345
Quick Facts
Capacity
59 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
77000189
License Holder
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE & PRESCHOOL, INCORPORATED
License Issued
Mar 2, 2022
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
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE & PRESCHOOL is a Three Star Center License in HAMLET NC, with a maximum capacity of 59 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| 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. Two (2) cups/bottles were observed in space #1 and were not dated. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. The diaper changing table in space #1 was observed with a clipboard containing attendance information, artwork, and a sippy cup stored on it. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. During the visit peeling/chipping paint was observed on walls in space #1 and space #4. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet in space #1 that is used by children was not covered with a safety plug and could not be covered due to damage. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. R. Carter is required to complete ten (10) hours of on-going training annually, zero (0) of the ten (10) hours have been completed. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The daily attendance in space #1 was observed not completed during this visit. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) of five (5) children's files monitored contained a medical assessment that was completed beyond the 30 days after admission. The child enrolled on 7/24/23, the medical exam was dated as completed on 10/18/23. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan on file for review was dated for 2022. | |||
| 2026-02-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. The record of a child enrolled on 1/13/25, had signed statement regarding receipt of a copy of the summary of the NC Child Care Law dated 1/15/25. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. The record of a child enrolled on 1/13/25, had signed statement regarding receipt and explanation of the operational policies dated 1/15/25. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. The record of a child enrolled on 1/13/25, had signed statement regarding the parent participation plan dated 1/15/25. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The record of a child enrolled on 1/13/25, had signed statement regarding receipt and explanation of this policy dated 1/15/25. | |||
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