Lil Steppers Childcare Academy
Statesville, NC 28677 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $223
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About
About Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center
Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Troutman, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 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 | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $223 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49000529
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
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
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
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 Feb 17, 2025
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2024Inspection3 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 Mar 14, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center
Is Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Tots #3 Early Learning Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 508-1715 to ask.
What is Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center's phone number?
(704) 508-1715.
Where is Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center?
135 Elder Lane, Troutman, NC 28166. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Days CDC, 0.4 miles away.