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Granny's Little Blessings
- licensed capacity
- 85
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Granny's Little Blessings
Granny's Little Blessings is a licensed child care center in Columbia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 797-4099 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Granny's Little Blessings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tyrrell County has a median price of $109 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$109
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$109
Home daycare$115
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Granny's Little Blessings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #89000024
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 2
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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Jul 15, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
Apr 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
Balloons were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
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
Show 4 earlier visits
May 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
Balloons were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
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
Mar 12, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Granny's Little Blessings
Is Granny's Little Blessings licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Granny's Little Blessings last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Granny's Little Blessings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Granny's Little Blessings care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Granny's Little Blessings accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Granny's Little Blessings' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 797-4099 to confirm.
How much does Granny's Little Blessings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 797-4099 to ask.
What is Granny's Little Blessings' phone number?
(252) 797-4099.
Where is Granny's Little Blessings?
285 Elvin Drive, Columbia, NC 27925. The nearest other daycare we list is Tyrrell Elementary Preschool, 5.1 miles away.