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Little School of Hillsborough

301 College Park Road, Hillsborough, NC 272784.1· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
294
a week, county median
$355

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About Little School of Hillsborough

Little School of Hillsborough is a licensed child care center in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 294 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 8 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
294 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity294 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little School of Hillsborough has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $355 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$355
Home daycare$271

Toddler

Center$292
Home daycare$226

Preschool

Center$199
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$105
Home daycare$112

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 School of Hillsborough

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
294 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#68000500
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Aug 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

    • 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

  2. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

  4. Aug 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Sep 12, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

  5. Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 Mar 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

  6. Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 11, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

  7. Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Sep 12, 2024

  8. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Apr 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

  10. Mar 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 7, 2023

    • 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 Mar 7, 2023

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Mar 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2023

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 School of Hillsborough

Is Little School of Hillsborough licensed?

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

When was Little School of Hillsborough last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little School of Hillsborough had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 School of Hillsborough care for?

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

Does Little School of Hillsborough accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little School of Hillsborough's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 644-1818 to confirm.

How much does Little School of Hillsborough cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 644-1818 to ask.

What is Little School of Hillsborough's phone number?

(919) 644-1818.

Where is Little School of Hillsborough?

301 College Park Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The nearest other daycare we list is Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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