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Little Paws Learning Center

2171 Ruin Creek Rd, Henderson, NC 275374.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$161
Call (252) 492-0015Directions

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About Little Paws Learning Center

Little Paws Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Henderson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:00 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 capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Paws Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Vance County has a median price of $161 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.
Vance County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$166

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$78

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 Paws Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#91000300
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 27, 2026

  4. Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

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 Paws Learning Center

Is Little Paws Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Paws Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Paws Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Paws Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Paws Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Paws Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Paws Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 492-0015 to ask.

What is Little Paws Learning Center's phone number?

(252) 492-0015.

Where is Little Paws Learning Center?

2171 Ruin Creek Rd, Henderson, NC 27537.

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