LAND OF LITTLE PEOPLE PRESCHOOL
NEWPORT, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address7025 US HIGHWAY 70 EAST SUITES C-D NEWPORT, NC 28570 (252) 223-0099
CountyCarteret
Phone(252) 223-0099
Operating details
Capacity80
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 27, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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7025 US HIGHWAY 70 EAST SUITES C-D NEWPORT, NC 28570 (252) 223-0099, NEWPORT, NC 28570
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/26/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk5/26/2026
.0601(c) — Violation #705
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The walls in indoor space #4 have chipped paint. Indoor space #3 one wall corner has exposed paper sheetrock due to chipped and paint. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/26/2026
.0604(q) — Violation #858
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. In indoor spaces #1 plastic trash bags in the bottom of an unlocked diaper changing table were accessible to children under three years of age. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/26/2026
.0901(i) — Violation #1792
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. One (1) staff member is indoor space #1 had a Dunkin Donuts iced coffee on the table. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/26/2026
.0803(6)(a — Violation #1882
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Three (3) medication permission slips in indoor space #1 did not have a medication name or valid permission dates. 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
$774/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: NEWPORT, Carteret County
- Capacity: 80
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
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