THE LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLACE
SWANNANOA, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address30 WRAY AVENUE SWANNANOA, NC 28778 (828) 777-5740
CountyBuncombe
Phone(828) 777-5740
Operating details
Capacity8
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 28, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High4
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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30 WRAY AVENUE SWANNANOA, NC 28778 (828) 777-5740, SWANNANOA, NC 28778
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026
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2026
- Medium risk4/7/2026
Violation #601
Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch today consisted of an Uncrushable sandwich, potato chips, strawberries, and milk. 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
Violation #706
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. two (2) aerosol cans of sunscreen on the shelf above the diaper changer. .1719 (a)(7) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/7/2026
.1719(a)(27) — Violation #716
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Two (2) electrical outlet uncovered beside the sink. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
.1719(a)(15) — Violation #1853
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Since the program reopened on 3/16/2026 a monthly fire drill has not been conducted. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
Violation #1854
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. Since the program reopened on 3/16/2026 an emergency drill has not been conducted. .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
.1719(a)(18) — Violation #1922
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Two (2) packs of plastic packaged diapers sitting below five (5) feet on the diaper changer and one (1) pack of plastic packaged diapers sitting below five (5) feet near the closet and crib. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk4/7/2026
.1724(a)(7) — Violation #1948
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Safe sleep checks were not conducted every fifteen (15) per safe sleep policy. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 104/7/2026
10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i — Violation #1964
Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. A completed activity plan was not posted with the other posted items. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/7/2026
.1726(b) — Violation #2031
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One (1) child reenrolled on 3/16/2026 was missing the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/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: SWANNANOA, Buncombe County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 7
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