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Little Tykes Child Development Center

Lowell, NC · Gaston County
309 GROVES STREET, Lowell, NC 28098
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Quick Facts

Capacity
38 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (704) 823-7440
309 GROVES STREET
Lowell, NC 28098
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✓ Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000302
License Holder
TARBUSH, STEPHANIE
License Issued
Jul 19, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meets enhanced ratios minus one in each group

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About the Provider

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LITTLE TYKES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Four Star Center License in LOWELL NC, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Hours of Operation

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-05-12 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-12-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-12-01 Violation 544 .0510(f)
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In Space #1a, four (4) children, all two (2) years of age, were watching “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on a television.
2025-06-02 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-12-02 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-06-26 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-06-26 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There were no playground inspections on file for April 2024 or May 2024.
2023-12-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-12-05 Violation 898 .0604(e)
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In Space #3, a space heater was in use and placed on the shelf to the left of the door to the playground.
2023-07-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-31 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-24 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One (1) staff member was responsible for Space #1b and Space #2 during nap time. The staff member was located in Space #2 from the time of my arrival at 12:05pm until another staff member arrived at 12:14pm and entered Space #1b.
2022-07-25 Unannounced Inspection No

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