Recognition of Excellence · Pittsboro, NC · 2026

Lil' Tikes Learning Academy

205 J A Farrell St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
http://www.liltikeslearningacademy.com
🏆 Ranked #3 in Pittsboro · 5.7 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Pittsboro
Top 3 in Pittsboro
Ranked in the top 3 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Pittsboro.
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Lil' Tikes Learning Academy is a locally owned, four-star NC DCDEE-licensed childcare center in Pittsboro (Chatham County), serving children from 12 weeks through preschool age in a play-based, developmentally supportive environment. Founded in 2015, the center holds a capacity of 60 and participates in subsidized child care, making it one of the more accessible full-service options in the 27312 zip code. Recent state inspections flagged correctable operational issues, but the center's active four-star license and decade of community presence reflect a stable program with meaningful quality commitments.

Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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