Novant Health Child Development Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver grumbled under his breath as he parked his truck near the entrance. ‘Why does it always rain when I’m here?’ He glanced up and saw an umbrella-shaped cloud forming above him, just big enough for one person. ‘Great,’ he muttered, ‘just great.’ Just then, a small figure emerged from beneath the cloud, wearing a smile that lit up the whole sky. 'Morning!' said the child, holding out a freshly baked cookie. The delivery driver blinked, took the cookie, and laughed. 'Guess it's not so bad after all,' he grinned, realizing that sometimes even an unexpected umbrella brings a little sunshine.'

2. A curious parent asked one day, ‘Why do the toys in the waiting room always seem to be whispering?’ A friendly nurse overheard and smiled knowingly. ‘Oh, those toys,’ she whispered with a twinkle in her eye. ‘They’re just saying hello to our newest little patients.’ The parent laughed, realizing that sometimes even the quietest places can surprise you.

3. A nurse sighed as she unlocked the clinic door early one morning. ‘Another busy day,’ she muttered. ‘And don’t even mention those noisy construction workers next door.’ Just then, a regular with a mischievous smile walked in, holding his baby. 'Excuse me,' he said, 'can you please check if my little one has learned how to walk today?' The nurse rolled her eyes but smiled back, knowing full well that babies never learn anything new here—except maybe how to make noise!'

4. Early one foggy morning, a neighbor walked their dog past the clinic and heard faint giggles coming from inside. Curious, they peeked through the window and saw only toys scattered on the floor. Inside, a nurse was calmly organizing them while humming an old folk song. Turns out, it was just a mischievous delivery driver playing a prank on everyone.