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Fairmont, NC 28340 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Tots Academy
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Little Tots Academy
Little Tots Academy is a licensed child care center in Fairmont, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 10 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
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 535-9092 to confirm.
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 | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Tots Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $148 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$148
Home daycare$171
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$111
Home daycare$104
School age
Center$60
Home daycare$59
State record
Inspection reports for Little Tots Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #78000411
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 15 visits · 55 rules in all · 55 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Food and nutrition 6
- Transportation 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Feb 11, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
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 Feb 24, 2026
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 Mar 20, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
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 Feb 24, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
- Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
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 17, 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 Mar 17, 2025
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
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 Mar 17, 2025
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
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 Mar 17, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
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 Mar 17, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
Show 5 earlier visits
Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 4, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
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 Sep 16, 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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 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.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
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 Oct 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
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. An immunization record was not on file for one child.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 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 May 13, 2024
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 May 13, 2024
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 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 May 13, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Tots Academy
Is Little Tots Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Tots Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Tots Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 10 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 55 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 Academy care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Tots Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Tots Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 535-9092 to confirm.
How much does Little Tots Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 535-9092 to ask.
What is Little Tots Academy's phone number?
(910) 535-9092.
Where is Little Tots Academy?
1016 Martin Luther King Drive, Fairmont, NC 28340. The nearest other daycare we list is South Robeson Head Start, 0.1 miles away.