Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center
854 East Street, Pittsboro, NC
3.0· 4 reviews
Little Lemon Drops
- licensed capacity
- 25
- a week, county median
- $228
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About
About Little Lemon Drops
Little Lemon Drops is a licensed child care center in Pittsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 542-3545 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Lemon Drops has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chatham County has a median price of $228 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$228
Home daycare$163
Toddler
Center$182
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$165
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$87
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Little Lemon Drops
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #19000367
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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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- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
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 Aug 19, 2024
May 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
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 Jun 11, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Little Lemon Drops
Is Little Lemon Drops licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Lemon Drops last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Lemon Drops had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Lemon Drops care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Little Lemon Drops accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Lemon Drops' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 542-3545 to confirm.
How much does Little Lemon Drops cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 542-3545 to ask.
What is Little Lemon Drops' phone number?
(919) 542-3545.
Where is Little Lemon Drops?
836 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Lemon Drops Child Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.