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Dobson, NC · Surry County
720 WEST KAPP STREET, Dobson, NC 27017
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Quick Facts

Capacity
99 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (336) 386-8883
720 WEST KAPP STREET
Dobson, NC 27017
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
86000423
License Issued
Nov 1, 2024
Expired
May 31, 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

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The mission of Apple Tree Academies and Affiliates is to provide professional, consistent, safe, secure and high quality childcare to all the children and their families that attend our centers. We have educated children for over 30 years and operated centers throughout the southeast. Currently, we operate in North Carolina and Virginia. Most ATA centers accept children from six (6) weeks to ten (10) years of age, with certain locations serving children up to age twelve (12). Please check with the local location nearest you for specific details.
Additional Information: Three Star Center License

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-05-21 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-04-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0426-110L
2026-04-13 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A 17 month old child with a egg allergy was given a cupcake at snack.
2025-12-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes 1125-248L
2025-12-12 Violation 853 .0802(g)(1-6)
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. I observed one incident report dated December 5, 2025, that had not been documented on the incident log.
2025-12-02 Unannounced Inspection Yes 1125-248L
2025-12-02 Violation 107 GS 110-91; GS 110-106
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. The facility follows enhanced space which is indicated on the permit posted. The space capacity of playground 3 allows 14 children at 100 square feet. On November 14, 2025, at 3:55pm there were 18 children on the playground.
2025-12-02 Violation 853 .0802(g)(1-6)
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident reported completed on November 14, 2025, for a one year old child was not logged.
2025-11-13 Unannounced Inspection No 1025-228A
2025-10-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-24 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. In Space 1, Space 2, and Space 7, the walls had areas of chipping paint that need to be repaired.
2025-10-24 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space 2, there were two damaged puzzles. These were removed during the visit. In Space 3, there was a mat with chipping vinyl pieces. The mat was removed during the visit. In Space 7, there were small wooden blocks that had chipping paint. These were removed during the visit. In Space 8, there was one fabric storage bin that was torn and needs to be removed and replaced. This was removed during the visit. On the infant/toddler playground, there was one cracked blue rocking horse and concrete exposed edging that needs to be covered. The cracked rocking horse was removed during the visit. On the preschool playground, there was a horse rocker and see saw rocker that had chipping paint on the handles.
2025-10-24 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 7, one diaper cream did not have correct medication authorization.
2025-10-24 Violation 861 .0604(q)
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In Space 7, there was a bin of foam blocks accessible to children under 3 years of age.
2025-10-24 Violation 1065 .1102(f)
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. One infant child care provider did not complete ITS SIDS within two months of employment.

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