Small Blessings
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $158
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About
About Small Blessings
Small Blessings is a licensed home daycare in Vilas, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small Blessings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Watauga County has a median price of $158 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Small Blessings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #95000043
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
Feb 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 Feb 17, 2026
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
Feb 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Over-the-counter medications were administered on an “as needed” basis, other than as allowed in rule .1720(b)
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
- May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Small Blessings
Is Small Blessings licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Small Blessings last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Blessings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Small Blessings care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small Blessings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small Blessings' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Small Blessings?
Vilas, NC. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.