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Little Hands of Love Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 81
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Little Hands of Love Preschool
Little Hands of Love Preschool is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 7 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
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 538-0918 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 | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hands of Love Preschool 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 Hands of Love Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #23000294
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Jul 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 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 for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 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 Jul 20, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026
Feb 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 13, 2026
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
- May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
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 for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
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 Feb 27, 2024
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 Feb 27, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
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 Feb 27, 2024
- Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hands of Love Preschool
Is Little Hands of Love Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Hands of Love Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hands of Love Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 7 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 of Love Preschool care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Hands of Love Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hands of Love Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 538-0918 to confirm.
How much does Little Hands of Love Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 538-0918 to ask.
What is Little Hands of Love Preschool's phone number?
(704) 538-0918.
Where is Little Hands of Love Preschool?
2770 Carla Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. The nearest other daycare we list is Union Elementary School, 2 miles away.