Little Tykes Nursery Center

HAVELOCK, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.6based on state inspection data
Capacity22
Est. price$795/mo

Contact information

Address314 Hwy 70 W HAVELOCK, NC 28532 (252) 652-6000

CityHAVELOCK, NC 28532

CountyCraven

Phone(252) 652-6000

Operating details

Capacity22

License dateOctober 11, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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314 Hwy 70 W HAVELOCK, NC 28532 (252) 652-6000, HAVELOCK, NC 28532

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/11/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 103/11/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) — Violation #540

    An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. In space #1, a feeding plan was not posted for a child under (fifteen) 15 months of age. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 103/11/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a — Violation #842

    A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A child enrolled in space #1 had an Albuterol inhaler on file without written permission from the parent. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk3/11/2026

    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). A staff member hired on 6/2/25, had a qualification letter that expired on October 15, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on October 21, 2025. A staff member hired on 4/10/25, had a qualification letter that expired on August 10, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on August 19, 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk3/11/2026

    .0902(d) — Violation #1887

    Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. In space #2, four (4) bottles were not labeled with the child’s name. 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)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$795/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: 22
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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