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Albemarle, NC 28001 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little One's Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $186
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About
About Little One's Child Development Center
Little One's Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Albemarle, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little One's Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Stanly County has a median price of $186 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$186
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$163
Home daycare$142
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$142
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$68
State record
Inspection reports for Little One's Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #84000196
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 13
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
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 19, 2026
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
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 Aug 19, 2026
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 Aug 19, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
Aug 12, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file did not contain the required immunization records.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
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 21, 2025
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. Staff member, A.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
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 21, 2025
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 21, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
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 Aug 21, 2025
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 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 Aug 21, 2025
Mar 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
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 Mar 27, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Aug 15, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 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 May 24, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
The operator made an effort to falsify information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Feb 7, 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 13, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 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 13, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little One's Child Development Center
Is Little One's Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little One's Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little One's Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 One's Child Development Center care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little One's Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little One's Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little One's Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 985-1114 to ask.
What is Little One's Child Development Center's phone number?
(704) 985-1114.
Where is Little One's Child Development Center?
800 N Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Childhood Resource Center, 0.3 miles away.