Little Dolphins Child Care Center
921 McKoy St, Clinton, NC
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Dolly's Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $143
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About
About Dolly's Child Care
Dolly's Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Clinton, 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 8 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 (910) 592-3519 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
Dolly's Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Sampson County has a median price of $143 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$137
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$147
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Dolly's Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #82000126
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
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 Sep 16, 2024
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Dolly's Child Care
Is Dolly's Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dolly's Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dolly's Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Dolly's Child Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dolly's Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dolly's Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 592-3519 to confirm.
How much does Dolly's Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 592-3519 to ask.
What is Dolly's Child Care's phone number?
(910) 592-3519.
Where is Dolly's Child Care?
Clinton, NC 28328. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.