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Little Faces Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $238
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About
About Little Faces Child Care Center
Little Faces Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Banner Elk, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 898-2151 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 | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Faces Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Avery County has a median price of $238 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$238
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$151
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$144
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$84
State record
Inspection reports for Little Faces Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #06000079
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection5 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.
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
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 Nov 6, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2028
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
- Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Faces Child Care Center
Is Little Faces Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Faces Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Faces Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Faces Child Care Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Faces Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Faces Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 898-2151 to confirm.
How much does Little Faces Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 898-2151 to ask.
What is Little Faces Child Care Center's phone number?
(828) 898-2151.
Where is Little Faces Child Care Center?
201 Banner Creek Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604. The nearest other daycare we list is Banner Elk Pre-Kindergarten, 1.2 miles away.