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The Little Red School House

8861 Fayetteville Road, Raeford, NC 283765.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
44
a week, county median
$150

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About The Little Red School House

The Little Red School House is a licensed child care center in Raeford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 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 14 rules across 4 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
44 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Little Red School House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hoke County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Hoke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$150
Home daycare$140

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$96
Home daycare$157

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 The Little Red School House

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#47000281
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 Jun 15, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026

  2. Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 Dec 8, 2025

  3. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. K.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

  5. Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 7, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Dec 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about The Little Red School House

Is The Little Red School House licensed?

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

When was The Little Red School House last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Little Red School House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 The Little Red School House care for?

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

Does The Little Red School House accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Little Red School House's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 848-3400 to confirm.

How much does The Little Red School House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 848-3400 to ask.

What is The Little Red School House's phone number?

(910) 848-3400.

Where is The Little Red School House?

8861 Fayetteville Road, Raeford, NC 28376. The nearest other daycare we list is Ma Dear's Developmental Day Care Center, 1.2 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).