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Little Friends Learning Center

Albemarle, NC · Stanly County
1210 Freeman Ave, Albemarle, NC 28001
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Quick Facts

Capacity
50 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (704) 983-6610
1210 Freeman Ave
Albemarle, NC 28001
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
84000299
License Issued
Jan 3, 2025
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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Little Friends Learning Center is a Five Star Center License in ALBEMARLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-02-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-13 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff member, N.S., who began employment in 8/2025 did not have an updated Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment certification on file.
2025-06-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-06-25 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Play equipment on the preschool playground had a broken plastic piece. On the toddler playground, equipment was rusting and had chipping paint.
2025-03-25 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-02-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0125-285L
2025-02-06 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The cot dividers were in need of repairs due to splinters that were accessible to children.
2025-02-06 Violation 9999
A violation was found for which there is no item number. In the Pre-K classroom, the children's blankets were being stored on top of each stacked cot causing the blankets to touch cots belonging to other children. This is a violation of rule 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f)Linens shall be kept clean, in good repair, and stored with the mat or cot that the linens are assigned to or stored apart from the mattress or cot in a manner that keeps the linens used for each child separate from the linens belonging to other children. Linens shall be laundered between users, when soiled, and otherwise once per week. Linens used in rooms where the children in care are less than 12 months old shall be changed and laundered when soiled and otherwise at least daily. Linens shall be large enough to cover the bed, cot, or mat's sleeping surface.
2024-12-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-10-08 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-08-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-08-13 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. I observed a can of paint and a bag of ant killer inside an unlocked shed on the outdoor learning environment. A lock was present but wasn't completed closed prior to inspecting the building.
2024-08-13 Violation 893 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c)
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One infant present did not have a safe sleep policy signed for review during the file review.
2024-07-02 Announced Inspection No

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