Little Explorers Childcare
Greensboro, NC 27408 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 3 reviews
The Nest School
- licensed capacity
- 167
- a week, county median
- $227
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About
About The Nest School
The Nest School is a licensed child care center in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 167 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
- 167 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 545-7600 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 | 167 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Nest School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Guilford County has a median price of $227 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$227
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$194
State record
Inspection reports for The Nest School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 167 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #41002385
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jul 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
Outdoor area was not designed so staff are able to adequately supervise the entire area.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 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 Oct 7, 2025
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Nest School
Is The Nest School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Nest School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Nest School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 8 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 The Nest School care for?
167, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Nest School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Nest School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 545-7600 to confirm.
How much does The Nest School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 545-7600 to ask.
What is The Nest School's phone number?
(336) 545-7600.
Where is The Nest School?
1917 Lendew Street, Greensboro, NC 27408. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivybrook Academy, 0.2 miles away.