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Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Sandpipers' Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 155
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $184
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About
About Little Sandpipers' Learning Center
Little Sandpipers' Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Bolivia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 155 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 66 rules across 12 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 155 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 155 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Sandpipers' Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brunswick County has a median price of $184 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$184
Home daycare$135
Toddler
Center$158
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$146
Home daycare$152
School age
Center$77
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Little Sandpipers' Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 155 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #10000048
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 21 visits · 66 rules in all · 62 corrected
- Records and paperwork 17
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 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 Mar 2, 2026
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection13 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 Nov 5, 2025
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 Nov 5, 2025
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.
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 Nov 5, 2025
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
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 Nov 5, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
Corrected during the visit
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 Nov 5, 2025
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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
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
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
Show 11 earlier visits
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
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.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7).
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2025
Jun 19, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
A child was restrained as a form of discipline.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
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 Mar 31, 2026
The operator made an effort to falsify information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
May 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 May 15, 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.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 Nov 25, 2024
The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 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 Nov 25, 2024
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 Nov 25, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
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 25, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Nov 29, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
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.
Corrected during the visit
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
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Little Sandpipers' Learning Center
Is Little Sandpipers' Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Sandpipers' Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Sandpipers' Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 66 rules across 12 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 62 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 Sandpipers' Learning Center care for?
155, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Sandpipers' Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Sandpipers' Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Sandpipers' Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 754-3113 to ask.
What is Little Sandpipers' Learning Center's phone number?
(910) 754-3113.
Where is Little Sandpipers' Learning Center?
972 Old Ocean Hwy, Bolivia, NC 28422. The nearest other daycare we list is Piney Grove Head Start Center, 4 miles away.