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Little Darlings Childcare

6617 E Old US 421 Hwy, East Bend, NC 270185.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
50
a week, county median
$137

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About Little Darlings Childcare

Little Darlings Childcare is a licensed child care center in East Bend, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 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 22 rules across 6 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
50 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Darlings Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Yadkin County has a median price of $137 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Yadkin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$137
Home daycare$120

Toddler

Center$108
Home daycare$111

Preschool

Center$91
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$52
Home daycare$78

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Darlings Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#99000020
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Oct 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Oct 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

  4. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2025

  6. Apr 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

  7. Oct 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. May 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024

  9. Nov 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Dec 11, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Dec 11, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Darlings Childcare

Is Little Darlings Childcare licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Little Darlings Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Darlings Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Little Darlings Childcare care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Darlings Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Darlings Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 699-4381 to confirm.

How much does Little Darlings Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 699-4381 to ask.

What is Little Darlings Childcare's phone number?

(336) 699-4381.

Where is Little Darlings Childcare?

6617 E Old US 421 Hwy, East Bend, NC 27018. The nearest other daycare we list is Forbush Preschool, 2.6 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).