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2508 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC
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Little Explorers Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
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About
About Little Explorers Childcare
Little Explorers Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Explorers Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Guilford County has a median price of $172 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$227
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$194
State record
Inspection reports for Little Explorers Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #41002502
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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.
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Jun 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The operator did not disassemble the feeding chair or other feeding apparatus, for purposes of cleaning.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
Each child was not held or placed in an appropriate feeding chair or other age appropriate seating apparatus to be fed.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025
Records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has, for 2 children enrolled.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file, for one child enrolled in October.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment, for 1 child enrolled in October.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
Each child was not held or placed in an appropriate feeding chair or other age appropriate seating apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Explorers Childcare
Is Little Explorers Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Explorers Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Explorers Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 7 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 Explorers Childcare care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Explorers Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Explorers Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Explorers Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 706-1896 to ask.
What is Little Explorers Childcare's phone number?
(336) 706-1896.
Where is Little Explorers Childcare?
Greensboro, NC 27408. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.