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Dobson, NC
· Surry County
720 WEST KAPP STREET,
Dobson, NC 27017
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 386-8883
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
86000423
License Holder
KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC
License Issued
Jun 16, 2026
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
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. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-322A |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One medical exam for an enrolled child was not completed and signed by medical professional | |||
| 2025-10-24 | 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. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One enrolled child did not have a medical action plan on file for emergency medication. | |||
| 2025-10-24 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the preschool playground, the mulch measured between one and two inches and did not meet six inches around the stationary equipment and swings. | |||
| 2025-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-228A |
| 2025-10-17 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. Staff failed to feed a six-month-old child, according to their feeding plan which stated feeding should occur every 2 hours. On an unknown date, the child arrived prior to 9am, was fed 45 minutes after waking up, at 12:47pm, and was fed again at 4:37pm. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-206L |
| 2024-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-05 | Violation | 432 | GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) |
| The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. There were two activities missing in space 6 in the book center and one activity missing in the art area. There was no paper for use in the art area in space 7. The blocks and books available in space 6 were not age appropriate for the children enrolled. | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Violation | 498 | 10A NCAC 09 . 0508(c) |
| For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided. The teacher in space 3 stated that she does not take children outdoors every day. | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The carpet throughout the center is stained. There was a hole in the wall in space 2. The assistant director covered the hole with furniture during the visit. There is peeling paint on the wall in space 2. | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Gallon size plastic bags which are big enough to fit over a child's head were accessible to children in spaces 1 and 7. | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The Plan was last reviewed with staff on 10-09-2023. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | 410 | GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) |
| Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. Staff reported that children in Infant 1 and Infant 2 do not go outside daily when weather conditions permit. One teacher stated they do not go out when they have too many children. The other teacher stated her class has not been given a scheduled time to use the playground. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Two cots in the PKA classroom were spaced less than 12" apart while children slept. In a toddler lassroocm, twins were spaced less than 18" apart while sleeping. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | 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. The parent has not signed authorization for staff to apply diaper cream supplied by the parent. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan for a 4-year-old child was signed in 2021 and has not been updated annually. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical forms were stored in a red folder inserted in each employee's personnel binder. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-144A |
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Staff completed incident reports for injuries; however, staff did not include all required information. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Staff completed incident logs for injuries; however, staff did not include all required information. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in a classroom for three year old children. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 523 | .0508(g)(3) |
| The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The activity plan in a classroom for two year old children did not include a gross motor activity. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Rest mats were spaced between 8 and 13 inches apart in a classroom where toddlers were sleeping. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During departure time, I observed parents pulling under the awning and parking their cars while they entered the center to pick up their child. During the same timeframe, public school buses arrived and parked just outside the awning. I observed children departing the bus and walking across the area covered by the awning (where in some instances cars were parked - one pickup truck was left running. The director stood in the doorway to meet the children as they got off the bus. The children getting off the bus in an area where cars are parked and/ or left running is not a safe practice. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. Two gallon size buckets of paint were stored in an unlocked classroom. Albuterol was stored in the director's office on a low shelf by the doorway while the office was left open and unattended. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A speech therapist from Yadkin Valley Home Health without a DCDEE criminal qualification letter) provides speech therapy for a four year old child in an empty classroom separated from center staff. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by infants and toddlers, the swing brackets and chains connected to the two swings for infants were observed to be rusted. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In Space 6, alcohol swabs, antiseptic cream, and an ice pack labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a First Aid kit hanging greater than five feet from the ground, but in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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 1, a medication authorization form was not on file for one child enrolled with a prescription diaper cream. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 1, a prescription diaper cream was not kept with its original container for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3, the medication authorization form for a topical ointment was not signed by a parent for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. In Space 1, a medication log was not on file for two children enrolled with a prescription diaper cream. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File was missing the medical action plan and medication authorization for one child enrolled with a food allergy. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-18 | 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. On the lunch menu, it was recorded that peaches would be served for lunch; at least one classroom (Space 8) was served diced pears for lunch. These substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to meal service. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. An infant feeding schedule for one child enrolled in Space 3 and one child enrolled in Space 4 were not signed by a parent. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The back right corner of Space 7 was observed to have an area along the crease in the corner with cracked and peeling paint. Also in Space 7, three small areas of the right wall to the lower right base of the direct exit door to the classroom were observed to have areas that had cracked and flaked off. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door of the direct exit onto the playground was observed to be rusting and to have chipping paint on the mid to lower portion. On the playground used for infants and toddlers, a bag with large, wide netting was observed hanging from the fence; this netting presents a potential strangulation hazard. The gate on the back right side (facing away from the building) was observed to close unevenly and to have a space between the gate and the fence post which measured four inches, creating a potential entrapment hazard. The clear plastic exploration window on a stationary playground structure was covered with mildew and accessible to children. Four to eight large bolts that secure a Tic-Tac-Toe activity board were observed to be extremely rusted. The back playground was observed to have greater than five tricycles with rust on the handles and main frame of the tricycles. Two tricycles on this playground were observed to be missing the right pedal. On the playground used by children who are preschool and school age, a section of brick at the base of the building to the right of the main door (facing the building) was observed to have a small hole, with a cracked piece of a plastic pipe inside which was sharp to the touch. Below this hole, a rusted metal hook was observed attached to the building. The handles of the monkey bars were observed to be covered with mildew. In Space 8, a cracked plastic sink bin was observed in the center for dramatic play. The teacher removed and disposed of this bin during the visit and stated that Ms. Ward had ordered a new bin for the center. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The diaper cream forms for fourteen children enrolled did not contain complete information. The diaper cream forms for two children in Space 1 did not state either when to apply cream or stated “as needed”, or did not have a specific brand of diaper cream recorded. The diaper cream forms for two children enrolled in Space 3 stated “as needed” for when to apply diaper cream. The diaper cream form for one child enrolled in Space 4 stated “as needed” for when to apply diaper cream. The diaper cream forms for five children enrolled in Space 5 stated “as needed” for when to apply diaper cream. The diaper cream forms for four children in Space 6 did not state either specifically how often to apply cream, the time period for which the cream is valid, or stated “as needed” for when to apply. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready To Go file was observed; the permission to administer medication form and medical action plan for one child enrolled was not included in this file. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION (h) states that for refrigerated storage: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to ±3°F (± 1.5°C) located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. Recording thermometers may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. The refrigerator in Space 6 did not contain a thermometer. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-30 | 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. Meal substitutions for the day were not recorded on the posted menus or on the menu in the kitchen. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | 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 tube of Parent's Choice Diaper Rash Ointment, expired 02/2022 and was not discarded or returned to the parent. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff person did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member hired November 29, 2021 had not completed First Aid training. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff person hired November 29, 2021 had not completed CPR training. | |||
| 2022-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A caregiver trimmed an infant's nails without parental permission and nicked one of the child's fingers, causing bleeding, after cutting the nail too short. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food allergy information on the allergy listing in the classroom and kitchen were not updated for one child with a medical note, dated January 12, 2022, from the doctor stating that all diary products should be avoided. The listing for the child only stated that there was an intolerance to milk. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 509 | .0901(h) |
| Food required for any special diet was not provided by parent or center. A child was served a grilled cheese sandwich as part of the child's lunch on February 4, 2022. The child has a medical note from a doctor on file and in the kitchen dated January 12, 2022 that the child shall not be served diary products and foods. | |||
| 2022-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-14 | Violation | 605 | 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) |
| Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. Caulking was worn or no longer present and visibly dirty around toilets throughout the facility. | |||
| 2022-01-14 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. Toys in the two-year-old children's classroom had visible dirt in the crevices. | |||
| 2022-01-14 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The bottom of doors on the left side of the building leading outside were beveled, rusted and allowing noticeably cold air into the classrooms, including the infant classroom. Chipping paint on walls and ceiling patchwork were observed throughout the building. | |||
| 2022-01-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Cabinet doors, interior of cabinets, and hand wash and food prep sink countertops were chipped with sharp edges throughout the facility. Magnetic locks on damaged cabinet doors no longer worked properly. Caulking on countertops was worn and showed visible dirt. | |||
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