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Little Tykes Learning Center

270 Highway 70 West, Havelock, NC 285324.3· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200

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About Little Tykes Learning Center

Little Tykes Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Havelock, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Tykes Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $200 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.
Craven County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$167
Home daycare$164

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$93

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 Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#25000579
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Transportation 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025

  3. Jun 4, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 13, 2025

    • 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 Jun 13, 2025

    • 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 Jun 16, 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 Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025

  4. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Jan 28, 2025

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 1, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2024

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2024

    • Transportation

      Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 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 Jul 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jul 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 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 Jul 5, 2024

  7. Jan 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Feb 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      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 4, 2024

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 Tykes Learning Center

Is Little Tykes Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Tykes Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Tykes Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Tykes Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Tykes Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Tykes Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 444-1622 to ask.

What is Little Tykes Learning Center's phone number?

(252) 444-1622.

Where is Little Tykes Learning Center?

270 Highway 70 West, Havelock, NC 28532. The nearest other daycare we list is Havelock Elementary Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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