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New Bern, NC 28562 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
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About
About YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands
YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $200 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$200
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$167
Home daycare$164
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Two Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #25000619
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal Background Check for one (1) staff member was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) staff members did not have a medical report on file prior to employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
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 Jul 9, 2024
- Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands
Is YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 638-1434 to ask.
What is YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands' phone number?
(252) 638-1434.
Where is YMCA Early Learning Center at Little Hands?
2314 Elizabeth Ave, New Bern, NC 28562. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Cubs Drop In Childcare, 0.3 miles away.