Kings Learning Center
3711 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lumberton, NC
Little Hands Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 28
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Little Hands Learning Academy
Little Hands Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Lumberton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 489-2882 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hands Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $148 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$148
Home daycare$171
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$111
Home daycare$104
School age
Center$60
Home daycare$59
State record
Inspection reports for Little Hands Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #78000486
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection2 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 Jul 29, 2026
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 Jul 29, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 20, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in two classrooms.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hands Learning Academy
Is Little Hands Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Hands Learning Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hands Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 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 Hands Learning Academy care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Hands Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Hands Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 489-2882 to confirm.
How much does Little Hands Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 489-2882 to ask.
What is Little Hands Learning Academy's phone number?
(910) 489-2882.
Where is Little Hands Learning Academy?
4 McCollum Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358. The nearest other daycare we list is God's Gift Daycare, under 0.1 miles away.