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It's A Small World Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 65
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About It's A Small World Day Care
It's A Small World Day Care is a licensed child care center in Lawndale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 480-8026 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
It's A Small World Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $159 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$159
Home daycare$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for It's A Small World Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #23000490
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 Aug 7, 2026
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 Aug 7, 2026
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 Aug 7, 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 Aug 7, 2026
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Sep 10, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 10, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about It's A Small World Day Care
Is It's A Small World Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was It's A Small World Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has It's A Small World Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 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 It's A Small World Day Care care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does It's A Small World Day Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are It's A Small World Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 480-8026 to confirm.
How much does It's A Small World Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 480-8026 to ask.
What is It's A Small World Day Care's phone number?
(704) 480-8026.
Where is It's A Small World Day Care?
1424 Union Church Road, Lawndale, NC 28090.