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Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center

734 US Hwy 158 Business West, Warrenton, NC 27589
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$137

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About Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center

Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Warrenton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Warren County has a median price of $137 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.
Warren County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$137
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$125
Home daycare$104

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$99

School age

Center$68
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 Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Temporary License
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#93000118
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026

  2. Sep 14, 2026Inspection3 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 Sep 15, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

  3. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 29, 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 Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center

Is Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 879-0302 to ask.

What is Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center's phone number?

(252) 879-0302.

Where is Warren Little Explorers Early Learning Center?

734 US Hwy 158 Business West, Warrenton, NC 27589. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings, 0.2 miles away.

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