Little Stars Child Development Center Startown, LL
2615 W NC 10 Highway, Newton, NC
4.7· 12 reviews
Startown Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 52
- a week, county median
- $109
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About Startown Preschool
Startown Preschool is a licensed child care center in Newton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children, serving 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 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 464-1257 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Startown Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $109 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$183
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for Startown Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 52 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #18000334
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
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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- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 Mar 3, 2026
Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Startown Preschool
Is Startown Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Startown Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Startown Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Startown Preschool care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Startown Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Startown Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 464-1257 to confirm.
How much does Startown Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 464-1257 to ask.
What is Startown Preschool's phone number?
(828) 464-1257.
Where is Startown Preschool?
4119 Startown Road, Newton, NC 28658. The nearest other daycare we list is Quest at Startown Elementary, under 0.1 miles away.