Little Darlings Childcare
6617 E Old US 421 Hwy, East Bend, NC
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Forbush Preschool is a licensed child care center in East Bend, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Forbush Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Yadkin County has a median price of $91 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
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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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One enrolled child did not have a hearing screening on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
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 for the date of issuance). One staff member had an expired qualification letter.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 551-1130 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 551-1130 to ask.
(336) 551-1130.
1400 Bloomtown Road, East Bend, NC 27018. The nearest other daycare we list is Forbush Out-Of-School-Time Program, under 0.1 miles away.