A Gift From God Daycare - Maxton NC Three Star Center License

97 SURS LANE , MAXTON NC 28364
(910) 522-0060
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE is a Three Star Center License in MAXTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 56 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.

Additional Information: Three Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 78000185
  • Capacity: 56
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2022-11-07
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-04-22 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-04-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-04-16 Violation 108 G.S. 110-91(14)
The operator made an effort to falsify information. Five violations were cited as repeat violations during today’s visit. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “we have contacted organizations for Its SIDS” and that you needed an extension for the 4/13/26, SIDS training. There was no record of registration with you or the facilitator of the class. Upon arrival a dog was off leash in space #4. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “the puppy was placed on the leash and will remain on the leash while at the center either inside or out.” This is a repeat violation.
2026-04-16 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon entering the building from the front door I noticed Annette Herndon, director/owner leaving space #3 to enter space #4. There were (13) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old sitting at two tables unattended in space #4. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #4.
2026-04-16 Violation 603 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b)
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #4, a dog off leash, defecated on (3) areas of the floor in the same room where the children were being cared for.
2026-04-16 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, four pieces of metal equipment had chipping paint and rust (truck, helicopter, trike, and seesaw). This is a repeat violation.
2026-04-16 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The provider has not registered for or completed the required training. This is a repeat violation.
2026-04-16 Violation 1065 .1102(f)
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Documentation of registration was not on file. Provider has not registered for class as of today. This is a repeat violation.
2026-04-16 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a).
2026-03-26 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-03-26 Violation 108 G.S. 110-91(14)
The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations.
2026-03-26 Violation 114 GS 110-102
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation.
2026-03-26 Violation 533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation.
2026-03-26 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation.
2026-03-26 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation.

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