LITTLE WONDERS
MARION, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address474 STATE STREET MARION, NC 28752 (828) 652-0710
CityMARION, NC 28752
CountyMcDowell
Phone(828) 652-0710
Operating details
Capacity45
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 25, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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474 STATE STREET MARION, NC 28752 (828) 652-0710, MARION, NC 28752
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
- 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: 12/15/2025
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2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 1012/15/2025
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 12/4/25 there was no specific time of arrival for one child and no specific time of departure for one child. On 12/11/25 there was no specific time of departure for one child in care. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk12/15/2025
GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, the posted activity plan was dated 12/8-12/12/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk12/15/2025
.0510(f) — Violation #544
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #1, three children two years of age were offered screen time. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk12/15/2025
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two current employees were not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk12/15/2025
.0607(e) — Violation #1824
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last annual EPR Plan review on file was dated 3/4/22. 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.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$815/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: MARION, McDowell County
- Capacity: 45
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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