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Clinton, NC 28328 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lil Arrows Childcare Academy
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $137
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About
About Lil Arrows Childcare Academy
Lil Arrows Childcare Academy is a licensed child care center in Clinton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil Arrows Childcare Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sampson County has a median price of $137 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$137
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$147
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Lil Arrows Childcare Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #82000328
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Safe sleep 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 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.
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
Aug 28, 2025Inspection12 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 11, 2025
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
Corrected during the visit
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 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. A negative TB test result was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
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
Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Jun 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection19 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 Jun 4, 2025
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
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 Jun 4, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 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 Jun 4, 2025
The number of children present was not within permit capacity.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lil Arrows Childcare Academy
Is Lil Arrows Childcare Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lil Arrows Childcare Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil Arrows Childcare Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Lil Arrows Childcare Academy care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil Arrows Childcare Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil Arrows Childcare Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil Arrows Childcare Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 490-1129 to ask.
What is Lil Arrows Childcare Academy's phone number?
(910) 490-1129.
Where is Lil Arrows Childcare Academy?
405 Lisbon Street, Clinton, NC 28328. The nearest other daycare we list is Clinton Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.