Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Learn & Play Preschool, LLC
Dallas, NC
· Gaston County
3532 Dallas High Shoals HWY,
Dallas, NC 28034
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000633
License Holder
Learn & Play Preschool, LLC
License Issued
Mar 9, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Bldg #1 cap=57, Bldg #2 cap=43
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About the Provider
Learn & Play Preschool, LLC is a Five Star Center License in DALLAS NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0226-044L |
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-19 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, one (1) tube of Care All Vitamin A&D diaper cream had an expiration date listed July 2025. In space #B2S1, one (1) tube of Blistex chapstick had an expiration date listed April 2022. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| 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. One (1) staff member employed on March 17, 2025, and one (1) staff member employed on March 25, 2025, did not have a medical exam on file that is signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. | |||
| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-28 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #2, the medication authorization for one (1) bottle of prescription Prednisolone medication was valid February 6, 2024 to August 6, 2024. In space #3, the medication authorization for one (1) tube of Gentle Steps Diaper Rash Cream was valid August 23, 2023 to August 23, 2024. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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 electronic system used to maintain the arrival and departure times for children enrolled was not maintained. On November 13, 2023, the departure time for two children was not maintained. On November 14, 2023, the departure time for four children was not maintained. On November 17, 2023, the departure time for three children was not maintained. On November 20, 2023, the departure time for six children was not maintained. On November 22, 2023, the departure time for seven children was not maintained. On November 27, 2023, the departure time for three children was not maintained. On November 28, 2023, the departure time for four children was not maintained. On November 29, 2023, the departure time for two children was not maintained. On November 30, 2023, the departure time for two children was not maintained. On December 1, 2023, the departure time for six children was not maintained. On December 4, 2023, the departure time for five children was not maintained. On December 5, 2023, the departure time for one child was not maintained. On December 6, 2023, the departure time for two children was not maintained. On December 7, 2023, the departure time for one child was not maintained. On December 8, 2023, the departure time for four children was not maintained. On December 11, 2023, the departure time for one child was not maintained. On December 12, 2023, the departure time for three children was not maintained. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Corn dogs, green beans, applesauce, and milk were documented on the lunch menu posted for December 13, 2023. Children were served ham and cheese, tortillas, broccoli, applesauce, and milk. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | 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. In space #3, one electrical outlet was not covered with a safety plug between the block center and dramatic center and accessible to eight children, two and three years of age. In space #4, one electrical outlet was not covered with a safety plug the in block center and accessible to ten children, three and four years of age. In space #2, in building #2, one electrical outlet was not covered with a safety plug on the Christmas Tree lights in the dramatic play center and accessible to fifteen children, four and five years of age. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The daily attendance was not maintained on December 11, 2023, and December 12, 2023 for nine children enrolled in space #1, in building #2. | |||
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