Five Star Family CC Home License
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Big Mama's Educational Center
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
CHELTENHAM DRIVE,
Winston-salem, NC 27103
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
34000871
License Issued
Apr 30, 2018
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 - Serves no more than two infants under age one
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About the Provider
BIG MAMA'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a Five Star Family CC Home License in WINSTON-SALEM NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Family CC Home License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-24 | Violation | 709 | 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) |
| Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. On the playground used by children, the back left foot of a plastic hippo-shaped sandbox was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. | |||
| 2026-08-24 | Violation | 1714 | .1712(e )(2) |
| The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks. The Written Plan of Care for one child enrolled had not been updated since changes occurred greater than 30 days ago. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1409 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) |
| Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. On the playground used by children enrolled, one rusted nail was observed protruding from the lattice at the base of the deck, accessible to children, and was observed to be sharp to the touch. Another rusted nail accessible to children was observed protruding from the lattice beneath the front portion of the deck. One small screw, sharp to the touch, was observed on the step outside the doorway leading to the playground; this screw was removed from the playground during the visit. The lattice beneath the porch was observed to be cracked and/or sharp to the touch in two areas which are accessible to children. Two metal border tacks were observed not to be flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1847 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator and additional caregiver were not observed linked to the facility's ABCMS Facility Profile. | |||
| 2025-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-02 | Violation | 1714 | .1712(e )(2) |
| The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks. The Written Plan of Care for two children enrolled included an additional caregiver who is no longer employed. | |||
| 2025-09-02 | Violation | 1940 | .1719(a)(6) |
| Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. One tube of Carmex lip treatment and one small bottle of hand sanitizer were observed less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-09-02 | Violation | 1990 | .1706(i) |
| Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The infant feeding plan for one child enrolled had not been updated to include solid food and the full menu. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-14 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. One outlet was observed without a safety cover in the space designated for child care. | |||
| 2025-03-14 | Violation | 1409 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) |
| Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. On the playground, a broken piece of a plastic shovel was observed to be sharp to the touch. | |||
| 2025-03-14 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Four plastic hula skirts were observed accessible to children less than three years of age. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A liquid plug-in (plug-ins are labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings) was observed stored greater than five feet from the ground in a cupboard above the washer and dryer, but in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The most recently completed Health Questionnaire for the operator was dated for 7/24/23. The most recently completed Health Questionnaire for the additional caregiver was dated for 4/27/23. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 916 | 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) |
| Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. An ongoing training log was not observed on file during the visit for the operator. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. A record of arrival was not observed to be recorded for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 930 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). The Criminal Background Check for the operator was issued on 8/15/2019 and expired on 8/15/24. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1409 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) |
| Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. On the playground, one plastic picnic bench was observed to be cracked in at least two places and presented a potential pinching hazard | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1714 | .1712(e )(2) |
| The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks. The Written Plan of Care was not updated to reflect current additional caregiver information and activities for five children enrolled. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1735 | .1721((f)(4)(A) |
| The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date. A written activity plan was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1855 | .1729(a )(10) |
| The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis. An annual review of the EPR plan had not been signed by the additional caregiver. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1875 | .1714(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain copies of blank incident reports. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1876 | .1714(e ) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was last updated on 7/05/2023 | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Open plastic diaper wrappers were observed beneath the diaper table and beneath the bathroom cabinet in the bathroom used by children enrolled, accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1990 | .1706(i) |
| Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant feeding plan was not observed on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 2025 | .1703(i) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. A Professional Development Plan was not observed on file during the visit for the operator or the additional caregiver | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 2033 | .1727(c )(1-3) |
| Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule. • The discipline policy for two children enrolled did not have a date of enrollment recorded on the policy. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
| The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent recorded shelter-in-place drill was recorded on 12/12/23. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 518 | .1729(a)(3) |
| Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed first aid and CPR as described in Rule .1702(b)(2). The additional caregiver had not completed CPR/FA through an approved training organization. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 1409 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) |
| Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. Three metal floor vents located in the space designated for child care were observed to be rusting. One tube of children’s toothpaste, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children under six years of age was observed on a bathroom counter less than five feet from the ground. A rusted lock was observed hanging from a section of fencing accessible to children. An orange tether/dog leash was observed hanging on the inside of the fencing, presenting a potential safety hazard. The space between the wooden slats of the stair rails leading from the home onto the playground at the exit to the home used by children measures between 4.5 and 5.5 inches, presenting an entrapment hazard. A plastic wire covering observed near the power meter was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. The door to an outdoor storage space containing items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed to be unlocked. The padlock to the shed inside the fenced-in area was observed to be heavily rusted. The space between the gate door and the gate post of the enclosure for the pet boxer was observed to measure 5 inches at the base, creating an entrapment hazard and also providing the children access to the boxer. A toy riding motorcycle was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in two places. The plastic safety bar to an infant swing was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. A set of four metal basketball goals was observed to be rusting. The netting of one plastic basketball goal was observed to be heavily mildewed. Two small, heavily mildewed and deflated balls were observed on the playground. The space between the wooden slats of the stair rails leading from the patio onto the playground to the right of the home (facing away from the home) measure between 4 inches, presenting an entrapment hazard. Ten border tacks were observed to be raised and not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. The plastic lattice on the front left corner of the base of the home (facing the home) was observed to be extended and sharp to the touch. The plastic lattice on the front left corner of the base of the home (facing the home) was observed to be extended and sharp to the touch. The lattice enclosing the base of the shed on the right side has become detached, and the left corner of the wood and plastic underpinning of the shed was observed to be cracked and/or splintered, and sharp to the touch. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 1919 | .1719(a )(14) |
| A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff. A First Aid sheet was not observed to be posted. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 2015 | .1726(d)(1-4) |
| Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review. A signed receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not on file for review for the additional caregiver. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 2023 | .1703(d)(2) |
| Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. A current Health and Safety training certificate for topic #2, Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent, for the operator was not on file for review | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 2036 | .1713 |
| The operator did not review the plan for emergency procedures with additional caregivers and substitutes prior to allowing them to care for children, and when the plan is revised. A signed review of the Emergency Medical Care Plan was not on file for the additional caregiver. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 2023 | .1703(d)(2) |
| Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Health and safety trainings expired in 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1891 | .1729( c) |
| Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities. The orientation form was not on file for one additional caregiver. | |||
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