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Little Tykes Child Development Center

309 Groves Street, Lowell, NC 280983.8· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$148
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About Little Tykes Child Development Center

Little Tykes Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Lowell, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

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 capacity38 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Tykes Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gaston 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.
Gaston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$148
Home daycare$145

Toddler

Center$133
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$108
Home daycare$135

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$83

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 Tykes Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#36000302
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025

  3. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 26, 2024

  6. Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

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 Tykes Child Development Center

Is Little Tykes Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Little Tykes Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Tykes Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Tykes Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Little Tykes Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Tykes Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Tykes Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 823-7440 to ask.

What is Little Tykes Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 823-7440.

Where is Little Tykes Child Development Center?

309 Groves Street, Lowell, NC 28098. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Childhood P/S, 0.9 miles away.

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