Little Lemon Drops
836 East St, Pittsboro, NC
Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 27
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center
Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Pittsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 27 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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 | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Chatham County has a median price of $182 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$228
Home daycare$163
Toddler
Center$182
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$165
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$87
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 27 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #19000354
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Feb 26, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 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 Feb 26, 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 Feb 26, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection2 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 Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 2024
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center
Is Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center care for?
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 542-3545 to ask.
What is Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center's phone number?
(919) 542-3545.
Where is Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center?
854 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Lemon Drops, under 0.1 miles away.