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Locust Child Development Center 2

931 N Central Ave, Locust, NC 280975.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$163
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About Locust Child Development Center 2

Locust Child Development Center 2 is a licensed child care center in Locust, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Locust Child Development Center 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Stanly County has a median price of $163 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.
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 Locust Child Development Center 2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Toddlers
License number
#84000279
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Apr 6, 2026

  2. Dec 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 16, 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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FAQ

Questions about Locust Child Development Center 2

Is Locust Child Development Center 2 licensed?

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

When was Locust Child Development Center 2 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Locust Child Development Center 2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 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 Locust Child Development Center 2 care for?

25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers.

Does Locust Child Development Center 2 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Locust Child Development Center 2's hours?

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

How much does Locust Child Development Center 2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 888-1974 to ask.

What is Locust Child Development Center 2's phone number?

(704) 888-1974.

Where is Locust Child Development Center 2?

931 N Central Ave, Locust, NC 28097. The nearest other daycare we list is Fun-N-Learning, 2.3 miles away.

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