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Little's Day Care

36457 Carter Road, New London, NC 28127
licensed capacity
19
a week, county median
$186

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About Little's Day Care

Little's Day Care is a licensed child care center in New London, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 19 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
19 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity19 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little's Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Stanly County has a median price of $186 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Stanly County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$186
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$163
Home daycare$142

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$142

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$68

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's Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
19 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#8455066
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Feb 20, 2026Inspection6 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 Mar 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

  2. Nov 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Nov 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance During the visit it was observed that attendance had not been recorded for 11/12/25 or 11/13/25.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Nov 19, 2024

  5. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 30, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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 Dec 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 13, 2023

    • 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 13, 2023

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

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's Day Care

Is Little's Day Care licensed?

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

When was Little's Day Care last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little's Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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's Day Care care for?

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

Does Little's Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little's Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 982-0505 to confirm.

How much does Little's Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 982-0505 to ask.

What is Little's Day Care's phone number?

(704) 982-0505.

Where is Little's Day Care?

36457 Carter Road, New London, NC 28127. The nearest other daycare we list is All Star, 0.5 miles away.

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