Gigi's Playhouse & Preschool
900 MCDONALD AVE, HAMLET, NC 28345Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 19, 20255 Findings5 Important
- 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. Violation confirmed corrected by lett
- 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 1/15/2
- 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 1/15/2
- 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. Violation confirmed corrected by
- Application for Enrollment Did Not Include All Required Information.
One (1) of eight (8) children's records monitored did not contain information on the application regarding particular fears the child has, any allergies and symptoms, unique behavior characteristics and health care c
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