Childcare Network #249
55 Hawkesburg Drive, Clayton, NC
3.8· 54 reviews
Karen's Little House of Joy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $188
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About
About Karen's Little House of Joy
Karen's Little House of Joy is a licensed child care center in Clayton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving 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 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 868-6879 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Karen's Little House of Joy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $188 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$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$86
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Karen's Little House of Joy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000651
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 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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See all 9 visits
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Karen's Little House of Joy
Is Karen's Little House of Joy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Karen's Little House of Joy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karen's Little House of Joy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Karen's Little House of Joy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Karen's Little House of Joy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Karen's Little House of Joy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 868-6879 to confirm.
How much does Karen's Little House of Joy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 868-6879 to ask.
What is Karen's Little House of Joy's phone number?
(919) 868-6879.
Where is Karen's Little House of Joy?
108 Sara Lane, Clayton, NC 27520. The nearest other daycare we list is River Dell Elementary School, 2.3 miles away.