Little Tykes Nursery Center
HAVELOCK, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address314 Hwy 70 W HAVELOCK, NC 28532 (252) 652-6000
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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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(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.
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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
What parents actually pay
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