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Little Jewels Home Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $158
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About
About Little Jewels Home Child Care
Little Jewels Home Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Zionville, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 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) 260-3655 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 Jewels Home Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Watauga County has a median price of $158 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$180
Home daycare$158
Toddler
Center$150
Home daycare$124
Preschool
Center$162
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$125
Home daycare$143
State record
Inspection reports for Little Jewels Home Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #95000131
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Sep 29, 2026Inspection3 rules 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.
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.
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 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 May 11, 2026
Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Jewels Home Child Care
Is Little Jewels Home Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Jewels Home Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Jewels Home Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 8 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 Jewels Home Child Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Jewels Home Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Jewels Home Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 260-3655 to confirm.
How much does Little Jewels Home Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 260-3655 to ask.
What is Little Jewels Home Child Care's phone number?
(828) 260-3655.
Where is Little Jewels Home Child Care?
Zionville, NC 28698. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.