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Forest City, NC 28043 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Red School
- licensed capacity
- 84
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $161
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About
About Little Red School
Little Red School is a licensed child care center in Forest City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Red School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rutherford 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.
Infant
Center$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Little Red School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #8155056
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Records and paperwork 13
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Aug 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Jan 12, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
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 Jan 26, 2026
Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
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 Jan 26, 2026
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 Jan 26, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
Corrected during the visit
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
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
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 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.
Corrected during the visit
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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 Feb 22, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 22, 2024
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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 Feb 22, 2024
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
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 Feb 22, 2024
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 Feb 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Red School
Is Little Red School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Red School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Red School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 4 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Red School care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Red School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Red School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Red School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 245-7556 to ask.
What is Little Red School's phone number?
(828) 245-7556.
Where is Little Red School?
319 S Broadway, Forest City, NC 28043. The nearest other daycare we list is FUMC Kinder-Garden Preschool, 0.5 miles away.