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Kenansville, NC 28349 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Louannas Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 64
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About Louannas Child Care Center
Louannas Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Kenansville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 296-1422 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Louannas Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Duplin County has a median price of $131 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.
Infant
Center$131
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$131
Home daycare$123
Preschool
Center$126
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$68
Home daycare$69
State record
Inspection reports for Louannas Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #31000057
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Jul 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Louannas Child Care Center
Is Louannas Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Louannas Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Louannas Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Louannas Child Care Center care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Louannas Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Louannas Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 296-1422 to confirm.
How much does Louannas Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 296-1422 to ask.
What is Louannas Child Care Center's phone number?
(910) 296-1422.
Where is Louannas Child Care Center?
486 Summerlin Crossroad Rd, Kenansville, NC 28349. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Clouds of Joy, 2.3 miles away.