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Little Gem's Day Care Center

1158 Hwy 24, Newport, NC 28570
licensed capacity
35
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Little Gem's Day Care Center

Little Gem's Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Newport, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
Sunday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Gem's Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Carteret County has a median price of $199 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.
Carteret County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Gem's Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#16000176
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

  4. Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Gem's Day Care Center

Is Little Gem's Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Little Gem's Day Care Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Gem's Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Gem's Day Care Center care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Gem's Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Gem's Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Gem's Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 222-4367 to ask.

What is Little Gem's Day Care Center's phone number?

(252) 222-4367.

Where is Little Gem's Day Care Center?

1158 Hwy 24, Newport, NC 28570. The nearest other daycare we list is Newport Child Development Center, 2.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).