LITTLE TYKES LEARNING CENTER
HAVELOCK, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address270 HIGHWAY 70 WEST HAVELOCK, NC 28532 (252) 444-1622
CountyCraven
Phone(252) 444-1622
Operating details
Capacity100
License dateJanuary 9, 2020
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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270 HIGHWAY 70 WEST HAVELOCK, NC 28532 (252) 444-1622, HAVELOCK, NC 28532
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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: 5/14/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 155/14/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5, a tube of Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP 0.1% was stored on a shelf above the handwashing sink. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/14/2026
.1103(b) — Violation #1899
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. A staff member hired on 3/2/20 did not complete Health & Safety Training by 6/21/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$763/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: HAVELOCK, Craven County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 7
What parents actually pay
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