East Prime Time for Kids
400 Elementary Drive, Statesville, NC
Lil Steppers Childcare Academy
- licensed capacity
- 10
- a week, county median
- $184
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About
About Lil Steppers Childcare Academy
Lil Steppers Childcare Academy is a licensed home daycare in Statesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 528-4182 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil Steppers Childcare Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Iredell County has a median price of $184 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for Lil Steppers Childcare Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49000375
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 6 visits
- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Lil Steppers Childcare Academy
Is Lil Steppers Childcare Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lil Steppers Childcare Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil Steppers Childcare Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 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 Lil Steppers Childcare Academy care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil Steppers Childcare Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil Steppers Childcare Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 528-4182 to confirm.
How much does Lil Steppers Childcare Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 528-4182 to ask.
What is Lil Steppers Childcare Academy's phone number?
(704) 528-4182.
Where is Lil Steppers Childcare Academy?
Statesville, NC 28677. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.