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Always Ready Little People's Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $155
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About
About Always Ready Little People's Day Care
Always Ready Little People's Day Care is a licensed home daycare in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 798-9554 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Always Ready Little People's Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Rowan County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$162
State record
Inspection reports for Always Ready Little People's Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #80000418
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safe sleep 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Transportation 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 1, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Operator did not retain the safe sleep acknowledgement in the child's records as long as the child was enrolled.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, did not have proof of negative TB test or screening results completed within the last 12 months prior to the first day providing care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed a health questionnaire.
Corrected during the visit
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
The written schedule did not include a minimum of one hour of outdoor play throughout the day, if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
Corrected during the visit
Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
The written schedule did not reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Always Ready Little People's Day Care
Is Always Ready Little People's Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Always Ready Little People's Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Always Ready Little People's Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 29 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Always Ready Little People's Day Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Always Ready Little People's Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Always Ready Little People's Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 798-9554 to confirm.
How much does Always Ready Little People's Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 798-9554 to ask.
What is Always Ready Little People's Day Care's phone number?
(704) 798-9554.
Where is Always Ready Little People's Day Care?
Salisbury, NC 28144. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.