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Land of Little People Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Land of Little People Preschool
Land of Little People Preschool is a licensed child care center in Newport, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 12 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Land of Little People Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$129
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Land of Little People Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #16000201
Summary
30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 30 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Discipline and child guidance 8
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Food and nutrition 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Transportation 2
- Background checks 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 31 visits
- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
Corrected during the visit
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 Dec 5, 2025
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
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
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 Jun 16, 2025
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 Jun 16, 2025
- May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
- Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
Dec 13, 2024Inspection4 rules 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
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 Dec 20, 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 Dec 20, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
- Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Aug 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Jul 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
Jun 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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 Dec 15, 2023
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 Dec 15, 2023
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 Dec 15, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Land of Little People Preschool
Is Land of Little People Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Land of Little People Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Land of Little People Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 13 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Land of Little People Preschool care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Land of Little People Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Land of Little People Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Land of Little People Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 223-0099 to ask.
What is Land of Little People Preschool's phone number?
(252) 223-0099.
Where is Land of Little People Preschool?
7025 US Highway 70 East Suites C-D, Newport, NC 28570. The nearest other daycare we list is Levi Early Learning Preschool, 0.3 miles away.