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Small World Daycare

Ivanhoe, NC 28447 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$157

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About Small World Daycare

Small World Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Ivanhoe, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
Not listed
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

Small World Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Pender County has a median price of $157 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.
Pender County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$157

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$138
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$73
Home daycare$82

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 Small World Daycare

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
#71000205
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025

  6. Aug 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

    • Background checks

      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 Sep 6, 2024

  7. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo 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 Small World Daycare

Is Small World Daycare licensed?

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

When was Small World Daycare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small World Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 World Daycare care for?

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

Does Small World Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small World Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 471-8700 to confirm.

How much does Small World Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 471-8700 to ask.

What is Small World Daycare's phone number?

(910) 471-8700.

Where is Small World Daycare?

Ivanhoe, NC 28447. 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).