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Mary's Lil Lambs

Durham, NC 27703 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$228

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About Mary's Lil Lambs

Mary's Lil Lambs is a licensed home daycare in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mary's Lil Lambs has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Durham County has a median price of $228 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

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 Mary's Lil Lambs

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32001965
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

  4. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025

  6. Feb 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The written schedule did not show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and/or include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

  7. Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

  8. Apr 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024

  9. Nov 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 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 Mary's Lil Lambs

Is Mary's Lil Lambs licensed?

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

When was Mary's Lil Lambs last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mary's Lil Lambs had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Mary's Lil Lambs care for?

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

Does Mary's Lil Lambs accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mary's Lil Lambs' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 237-2544 to confirm.

How much does Mary's Lil Lambs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 237-2544 to ask.

What is Mary's Lil Lambs' phone number?

(919) 237-2544.

Where is Mary's Lil Lambs?

Durham, NC 27703. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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