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Clinton, NC 28328 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Dolphins Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $137
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About
About Little Dolphins Child Care Center
Little Dolphins Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Clinton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 7 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Dolphins Child Care Center 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
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #82000151
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 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
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.
Corrected during the visit
May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
Jan 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Mar 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection7 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 Mar 18, 2024
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 Mar 18, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
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 Mar 18, 2024
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 Mar 25, 2024
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 Mar 25, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Dolphins Child Care Center
Is Little Dolphins Child Care Center 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 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Dolphins Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 care for?
75, 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 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Dolphins Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Dolphins Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 596-0253 to ask.
What is Little Dolphins Child Care Center's phone number?
(910) 596-0253.
Where is Little Dolphins Child Care Center?
921 McKoy St, Clinton, NC 28328. The nearest other daycare we list is Dolly's Child Care, 0.2 miles away.