Three Star Center License
Beach Buddies Academy LLC
Knotts Island, NC
· Currituck County
108 Bryan Road,
Knotts Island, NC 27950
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Three Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
27000134
License Holder
Beach Buddies Academy LLC
License Issued
Feb 7, 2025
Expired
Oct 9, 2023
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
Beach Buddies Academy LLC is a Three Star Center License in KNOTTS ISLAND NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. In a compliance letter received on January 30, 2024, the operator stated that two violations related to children's records were corrected. When following up on the children's records violations on March 5, 2024, it was observed that the children's records were still missing or incomplete. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation of a monthly fire drill was not available for February 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Insect repellent was stored out of reach on a high shelf in the child care space but was not locked. Six diaper creams were stored in individual bins that were not out of reach of children in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Two diaper creams used by two siblings did not have a medication permission form that includes all required information. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Two diaper creams were observed for children who were no longer enrolled in the child care. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of three children's files reviewed for a follow-up check, a child's medical report was still not available for a child enrolled on October 9, 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. In one of two children's files reviewed for a follow-up check, the parent still did not complete all required information in the health care needs section. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-16 | 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. In one of four children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the Summary of NC Child Care Law was not available. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication form for an Albuterol inhaler did not include a six-month authorization period from the date of the parent's signature and the child's medical condition. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A completed Staff Emergency Information form was not available for the teacher. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of the second part of new staff orientation for a teacher hired on October 9, 2023 was not completed. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. In one of four children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the parent handbook was not available. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. In one of four children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the parent participation plan was not available. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In three of four children's records reviewed, a children's medical report or current health assessment was not available for children enrolled on October 9, 2023, October 9, 2023 and December 5, 2024. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of four children's files reviewed, documentation of current immunizations was not available for a child enrolled on October 9, 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. In one of four children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the discipline policy was not available. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. In two of four children's files reviewed, the parent did not complete all required information in the Health Care Needs section of the Child's Application. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | 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. Documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment due by January 9, 2024 was not available for the administrator. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. In one of four children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the policy for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma was not available. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-13 | 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. A can of aerosol Coppertone Sunscreen was stored in an unlocked lower cabinet in the food prep area. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Medicated talcum powder was stored in a medicine cabinet in the bathroom out of reach of children but was not locked. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Children's files were not available for the owner's two preschool-age children. A child's file reviewed did not include the majority of required enrollment documents or parent signatures. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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