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Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center

709 E Grover St, Shelby, NC 281502.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$159

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About Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center

Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 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 capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center 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.
Cleveland County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Kings and Queens Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#23000390
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 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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See all 6 visits
  1. Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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 7, 2026

  2. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025

    • 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 Aug 19, 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 Aug 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 19, 2025

  4. Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Sep 3, 2024

  6. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center

Is Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Kings and Queens Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 480-0873 to ask.

What is Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 480-0873.

Where is Little Kings and Queens Child Development Center?

709 E Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150. The nearest other daycare we list is Anointed Children Childcare Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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