Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center
734 US Hwy 158 Business West, Warrenton, NC
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Mariam Boyd Elementary Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Warrenton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mariam Boyd Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Warren County has a median price of $125 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
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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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met (1/10 with maximum group size 20).
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
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
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 3, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
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 Dec 6, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 9 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.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 257-3695 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 257-3695 to ask.
(252) 257-3695.
203 Cousin Lucy's Lane, Warrenton, NC 27589. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings, 1 miles away.