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Little Ivy League

710 Susan Tart Road, Dunn, NC 283343.3· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
95
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$197

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About Little Ivy League

Little Ivy League is a licensed child care center in Dunn, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Ivy League has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harnett County has a median price of $197 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.
Harnett County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$115
Home daycare$154

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 Ivy League

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#43000144
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026

  6. Mar 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      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 Mar 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026

  7. Nov 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Nov 24, 2025

  8. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025

  10. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Little Ivy League

Is Little Ivy League licensed?

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

When was Little Ivy League last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Ivy League had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Ivy League care for?

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

Does Little Ivy League accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Ivy League's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Ivy League cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 891-4120 to ask.

What is Little Ivy League's phone number?

(910) 891-4120.

Where is Little Ivy League?

710 Susan Tart Road, Dunn, NC 28334. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope Child Care & Development Center, 0.1 miles away.

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