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Four Oaks, NC 27524 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2
- licensed capacity
- 42
- a week, county median
- $137
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About
About Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2
Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2 is a licensed child care center in Newton Grove, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 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
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 594-9903 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 | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2 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 Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 42 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #82000330
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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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Jul 21, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
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 Jul 8, 2026
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 Jul 8, 2026
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 Jul 8, 2026
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 Jul 28, 2026
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 Jul 28, 2026
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 Jul 8, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
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 Jul 8, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
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 Jul 8, 2026
- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2
Is Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Dolphins Child Care Center 2 care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 594-9903 to confirm.
How much does Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 594-9903 to ask.
What is Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2's phone number?
(910) 594-9903.
Where is Little Dolphins Child Care Center 2?
309 W Weeksdale Street, Newton Grove, NC 28366. The nearest other daycare we list is Hobbton Early Learning Center, 4.6 miles away.