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Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson

721 South Main Street, Dobson, NC 270175.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$176

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About

About Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson

Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson is a licensed child care center in Dobson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity88 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Surry County has a median price of $176 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.
Surry County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$176
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$117
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$69

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 Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#86000411
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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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  1. May 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. All current staff were not linked to the facility's roster.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

  2. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025

  4. Dec 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Dec 18, 2024

  5. Jul 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 31, 2024

  6. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not made available to children on a daily basis.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

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 Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson

Is Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson licensed?

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

When was Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson care for?

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

Does Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 356-2244 to ask.

What is Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson's phone number?

(336) 356-2244.

Where is Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson?

721 South Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings, 0.1 miles away.

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