Lil Chicks' Child Care
Edenton, NC 27932 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Home Away from Home Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 26
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About Home Away from Home Childcare Center
Home Away from Home Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Edenton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 26 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 312-3946 to confirm.
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 | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Home Away from Home Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chowan County has a median price of $131 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$131
Home daycare$126
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$121
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$121
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Home Away from Home Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 26 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #21000067
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
Sep 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
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 Sep 11, 2024
Apr 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 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 17, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
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 Apr 17, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Home Away from Home Childcare Center
Is Home Away from Home Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Home Away from Home Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Home Away from Home Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Home Away from Home Childcare Center care for?
26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Home Away from Home Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Home Away from Home Childcare Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 312-3946 to confirm.
How much does Home Away from Home Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 312-3946 to ask.
What is Home Away from Home Childcare Center's phone number?
(252) 312-3946.
Where is Home Away from Home Childcare Center?
531 Coke Avenue, Edenton, NC 27932. The nearest other daycare we list is Hesed After School Care & Summer Camp, 0.6 miles away.