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Totland Childcare

4888 Lackey Place, Lenoir, NC 28645
licensed capacity
12
a week, county median
$164

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About Totland Childcare

Totland Childcare is a licensed child care center in Lenoir, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
12 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 capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Totland Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $164 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Caldwell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$137
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$64

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 Totland Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#14000117
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

  2. May 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026

    • 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 Jun 9, 2026

    • 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 Jun 9, 2026

  3. Aug 6, 2025Inspection2 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

  4. Feb 13, 2025Inspection2 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Sep 4, 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.

      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 Totland Childcare

Is Totland Childcare licensed?

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

When was Totland Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Totland Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Totland Childcare care for?

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

Does Totland Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Totland Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 234-8217 to confirm.

How much does Totland Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 234-8217 to ask.

What is Totland Childcare's phone number?

(828) 234-8217.

Where is Totland Childcare?

4888 Lackey Place, Lenoir, NC 28645. The nearest other daycare we list is Lenoir Christian Academy, 8.3 miles away.

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