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Chapel Hill, NC 27516 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Small People Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $355
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About
About Small People Child Care Center
Small People Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 639-6483 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small People Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $355 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$355
Home daycare$271
Toddler
Center$292
Home daycare$226
Preschool
Center$199
Home daycare$223
School age
Center$105
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Small People Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #68000277
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 8
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Accurate records were not maintained for all children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
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 one month.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 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 Nov 21, 2025
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 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 Nov 21, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
- Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 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 May 14, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 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 May 14, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Nov 1, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
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 Nov 14, 2023
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
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 Nov 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Small People Child Care Center
Is Small People Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Small People Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small People Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 People Child Care Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small People Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small People Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 639-6483 to confirm.
How much does Small People Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 639-6483 to ask.
What is Small People Child Care Center's phone number?
(336) 639-6483.
Where is Small People Child Care Center?
922 White Rock Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The nearest other daycare we list is Chapel Hill Day Care Center, 0.9 miles away.