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Little Tots Early Learning Center

583 West McLelland Ave, Mooresville, NC 281155.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
55
a week, county median
$223

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About Little Tots Early Learning Center

Little Tots Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mooresville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 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 28 rules across 7 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
55 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 capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Tots 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).

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Iredell County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Tots Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
55 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#49000206
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2026Inspection5 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 May 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 May 6, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      For children under three years of age, the caregiver did not provide developmentally appropriate activities that support health and physical development, on a daily basis.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

  4. Nov 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 14, 2025

    • 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 Nov 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 9, 2025

  5. May 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jun 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jun 2, 2025

  6. Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025

    • Transportation

      Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025

  7. Dec 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      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 Dec 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Dec 23, 2024

  8. Jun 3, 2024Inspection7 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 Jul 3, 2024

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • 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 Jun 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jun 21, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

  9. Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 30, 2024

  10. Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Little Tots Early Learning Center

Is Little Tots 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 Early Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Tots Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Tots Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Tots Early Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 799-1674 to confirm.

How much does Little Tots Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 799-1674 to ask.

What is Little Tots Early Learning Center's phone number?

(704) 799-1674.

Where is Little Tots Early Learning Center?

583 West McLelland Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115. The nearest other daycare we list is Advance Preschool/Mera Jams, 0.1 miles away.

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