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Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center

4257 East Avenue, Ayden, NC 28513
licensed capacity
66
a week, county median
$156
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About Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center

Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center is a licensed child care center in Ayden, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 66 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Pitt County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Pitt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$208
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$182
Home daycare$149

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$89
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 Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#74000970
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • 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 Jul 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026

  4. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo 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 Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center

Is Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center licensed?

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

When was Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Hearts Enrichment Center care for?

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

Does Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 304-2051 to confirm.

How much does Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 304-2051 to ask.

What is Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center's phone number?

(252) 304-2051.

Where is Tiny Hearts Enrichment Center?

4257 East Avenue, Ayden, NC 28513. The nearest other daycare we list is Together We Can Childcare, under 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).