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Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center

125B Harmony Grove Road, Nebo, NC 28761
licensed capacity
15
a week, county median
$141
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About Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center

Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Nebo, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
15 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $141 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.
McDowell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$141
Home daycare$135

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$130

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$72

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 Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
15 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#59000167
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 visits

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 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 14, 2025InspectionNo 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 Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center

Is Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists no cited rules in its 5 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center care for?

15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 652-1744 to confirm.

How much does Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-1744 to ask.

What is Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center's phone number?

(828) 652-1744.

Where is Mrs. Melissa's Little Friends Childcare Center?

125B Harmony Grove Road, Nebo, NC 28761. The nearest other daycare we list is Nebo Elementary Preschool Program, 0.4 miles away.

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