LITTLE HANDS LEARNING CENTER

BURNSVILLE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity50
Est. price$805/mo

Contact information

Address55 OAKCREST ROAD BURNSVILLE, NC 28714 (828) 682-2469

CityBURNSVILLE, NC 28714

CountyYancey

Phone(828) 682-2469

Operating details

Capacity50

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 3, 2019

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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55 OAKCREST ROAD BURNSVILLE, NC 28714 (828) 682-2469, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/8/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk4/8/2026

    GS 110-102 — Violation #114

    A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child’s file did not have a signed statement that the parent was given the summary of the law upon enrollment Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 154/8/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) — Violation #614

    Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #3, two cots were not place at least 18” apart. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk4/8/2026

    Violation #828

    Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. An air conditioning unit/mini split was accessible to children and did not have a guard on it. .0604 (m) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 104/8/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) — Violation #1203

    Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child’s file did not have a signed statement of the operational policies upon enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 104/8/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) — Violation #1207

    Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child’s file did not have a signed statement of the parent participation plan upon enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low risk4/8/2026

    .0604(j) — Violation #1851

    The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child’s file did not have a signed statement of the no smoking/tobacco policy upon enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

6Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$805/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: BURNSVILLE, Yancey County
  • Capacity: 50
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 7

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