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Little Racers Learning Center

6242 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, NC 27939
licensed capacity
30
a week, county median
$149

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About Little Racers Learning Center

Little Racers Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Grandy, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Racers Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Currituck County has a median price of $149 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Currituck County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$172
Home daycare$168

Toddler

Center$149
Home daycare$121

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$101

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 Racers Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#27000144
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 20, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Extension cords were used that were not approved by a fire inspector.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 5, 2026

    • 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 5, 2026

  5. Dec 16, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Dec 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not posted.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2025

  6. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo 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 Racers Learning Center

Is Little Racers Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Racers Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Racers Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Racers Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Racers Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 256-8587 to confirm.

How much does Little Racers Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 256-8587 to ask.

What is Little Racers Learning Center's phone number?

(252) 256-8587.

Where is Little Racers Learning Center?

6242 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, NC 27939.

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