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Little Wonders

474 State Street, Marion, NC 287522.9· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164

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About Little Wonders

Little Wonders is a licensed child care center in Marion, 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, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 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

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 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Wonders has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $164 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.
McDowell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$141
Home daycare$135

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$130

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$72

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 Wonders

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#59000141
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Dec 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

    • 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 Jan 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

  2. Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Aug 1, 2024

    • 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 Aug 1, 2024

  5. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024

  7. Dec 8, 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 Wonders

Is Little Wonders licensed?

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

When was Little Wonders last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Wonders had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Wonders care for?

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

Does Little Wonders accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Wonders' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Wonders cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-0710 to ask.

What is Little Wonders' phone number?

(828) 652-0710.

Where is Little Wonders?

474 State Street, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is E Mc Dowell Jr High 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).