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Little Hands Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $156
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About
About Little Hands Learning Center
Little Hands Learning Center is a licensed home daycare in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 8 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 390-6574 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hands Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Burke County has a median price of $156 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$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Little Hands Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12000411
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 30, 2026Inspection3 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 6, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.
Corrected during the visit
An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, did not have proof of negative TB test or screening results completed within the last 12 months prior to the first day providing care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hands Learning Center
Is Little Hands Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Hands Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hands Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Center care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Hands Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hands Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 390-6574 to confirm.
How much does Little Hands Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 390-6574 to ask.
What is Little Hands Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 390-6574.
Where is Little Hands Learning Center?
Morganton, NC 28655. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.