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Fayetteville, NC 28305 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Arether's Little M&M Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 19
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Arether's Little M&M Childcare
Arether's Little M&M Childcare is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 19 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 19 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 19 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Arether's Little M&M Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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$183
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Arether's Little M&M Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 19 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #26001524
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jun 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Arether's Little M&M Childcare
Is Arether's Little M&M Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Arether's Little M&M Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Arether's Little M&M Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Arether's Little M&M Childcare care for?
19, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Arether's Little M&M Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Arether's Little M&M Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Arether's Little M&M Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 423-1305 to ask.
What is Arether's Little M&M Childcare's phone number?
(910) 423-1305.
Where is Arether's Little M&M Childcare?
3377 Cumberland Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306. The nearest other daycare we list is Arether's Little M & M'S Childcare II, under 0.1 miles away.