LITTLE HANDS OF LOVE PRESCHOOL INC

SHELBY, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity81
Est. price$805/mo

Contact information

Address2770 CARLA DRIVE SHELBY, NC 28150 (704) 538-0918

CitySHELBY, NC 28150

CountyCleveland

Phone(704) 538-0918

Operating details

Capacity81

SubsidiesY

License dateDecember 3, 2019

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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2770 CARLA DRIVE SHELBY, NC 28150 (704) 538-0918, SHELBY, NC 28150

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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: 7/8/2026

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  • Medium-High0
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 107/8/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125

    Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On June 11, 2026, in Space #6, one child’s departure time was not documented. On June 24, 2026, in Space #5, one child’s departure time was not documented. On June 24, 2026, in Space in Space #6, one child’s departure time was not documented. On June 26, 2026, nine children’s departure times were not documented. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk7/8/2026

    .0606(g) — Violation #887

    Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space #2, on June 23, at 11:00am, 11:15am, 11:30am, 11:45am, and 12:00pm an infant nine months of age sleep positions were not documented. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk7/8/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044

    Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). On staff member, C. Simpson, employed on March 20, 2023, did not have on file and available for review a current criminal background check qualifying letter prior to the February 15, 2026, expiration date. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. High risk7/8/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757

    A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. On staff member, C. Simpson, employed on March 20, 2023, did not have on file and available for review a current criminal background check qualifying letter prior to the February 15, 2026, expiration date. 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.

4Total Violations
4Recent 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: SHELBY, Cleveland County
  • Capacity: 81
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 7

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