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LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher
LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher is a licensed child care center in Burlington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alamance County has a median price of $145 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$145
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$143
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$66
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #01000662
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 10, 2026Inspection7 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 Aug 12, 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 Aug 12, 2026
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 Aug 12, 2026
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 Aug 12, 2026
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 Aug 12, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
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 Aug 12, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection8 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 Sep 10, 2025
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 Sep 10, 2025
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
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
Jun 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Oct 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
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 Oct 17, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 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 Oct 17, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
Jun 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The childcare 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 Jul 8, 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 Jul 8, 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 Jul 8, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Inspection9 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 Nov 7, 2023
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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. Staff member M.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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 Nov 7, 2023
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member D.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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 Nov 7, 2023
Oct 25, 2023Inspection9 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 Nov 7, 2023
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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. Staff member M.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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 Nov 7, 2023
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member D.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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 Nov 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher
Is LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 6 of 6 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 THINKERS on Fisher care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 438-1910 to ask.
What is LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher's phone number?
(336) 438-1910.
Where is LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher?
721 N Fisher Street, Burlington, NC 27217. The nearest other daycare we list is Excel Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.