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Lil' Ones Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 26
- a week, county median
- $216
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About
About Lil' Ones Child Development Center
Lil' Ones Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Willow Springs, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 26 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 291-6020 to confirm.
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 | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil' Ones Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $216 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 Lil' Ones Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 26 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #51000770
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Food and nutrition 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in two of the children's files reviewed.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
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
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lil' Ones Child Development Center
Is Lil' Ones Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lil' Ones Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil' Ones Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 9 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 Lil' Ones Child Development Center care for?
26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil' Ones Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil' Ones Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 291-6020 to confirm.
How much does Lil' Ones Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 291-6020 to ask.
What is Lil' Ones Child Development Center's phone number?
(919) 291-6020.
Where is Lil' Ones Child Development Center?
2284-B Sanders Rd, Willow Springs, NC 27592. The nearest other daycare we list is Imagination Learning Center, 1 miles away.