Little 1'S Child Care Home
Dudley, NC 28333 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rhyme University
- licensed capacity
- 98
- a week, county median
- $153
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About
About Rhyme University
Rhyme University is a licensed child care center in Dudley, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 736-1210 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 | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rhyme University has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wayne County has a median price of $153 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$153
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$138
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$125
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for Rhyme University
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #96000192
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Rhyme University
Is Rhyme University licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Rhyme University last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rhyme University had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Rhyme University care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rhyme University accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rhyme University's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 736-1210 to confirm.
How much does Rhyme University cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 736-1210 to ask.
What is Rhyme University's phone number?
(919) 736-1210.
Where is Rhyme University?
2854 US Highway 117 S, Dudley, NC 28333. The nearest other daycare we list is Wee Are the World Child Care, 0.7 miles away.