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Little Gems Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Little Gems Child Development Center
Little Gems Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 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 | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Gems Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $159 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$159
Home daycare$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Little Gems Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #23000154
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 12, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 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 Aug 25, 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 Aug 25, 2026
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 one month.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
For children under three years of age, the caregiver did not provide developmentally appropriate activities that support health and physical development, on a daily basis.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Gems Child Development Center
Is Little Gems Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Gems Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Gems Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Gems Child Development Center care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Gems Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Gems Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Gems Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 484-0001 to ask.
What is Little Gems Child Development Center's phone number?
(704) 484-0001.
Where is Little Gems Child Development Center?
1316 North Post Rd, Shelby, NC 28150. The nearest other daycare we list is Child Care Connections, 1.6 miles away.