Three Star Family CC Home License
✓ Licensed
Circle Of Children
Benson, NC
· Johnston County
EAST KING CIRCLE,
Benson, NC 27504
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
51000575
License Issued
Nov 12, 2019
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
CIRCLE OF CHILDREN is a Three Star Family CC Home License in BENSON 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:
Three Star Family CC Home License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification of receipt of the provider's discipline policy was not available in one of the children's files. | |||
| 2026-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-07 | Violation | 803 | 10 A NCAC 09 .1720(d)(3)(A) |
| Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child. Provider did not wash her hands following one diaper change that was observed during the visit. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Violation | 815 | .1725(a)(6)(C) |
| Children's hands were not washed after diapering. A one year old child's hands were not washed following having her diaper changed. | |||
| 2025-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-26 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. A monthly outdoor inspection was last inspection completed on 1-1-25. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-20 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. A first aid course was last completed by the provider on 5-21-22; therefore a new training was due on or before 5-21-24. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. A CPR course was last completed by the provider on 5-21-22; therefore a new training was due on or before 5-21-24. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 1947 | .1724(a)(9) |
| A pacifier attached to an infant's clothing was used with a sleeping infant. A pacifier was attached to a bib with a strap; the infant was still wearing the bib. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. A health questionnaire was previously completed by the provider on 9-21-22, thus a new questionnaire was due for completion by 9-21-23. A new questionnaire was not completed until 1-1-24. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 906 | .1721(a)(3)(I) |
| Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available. Authorization to seek medical care was not available in the two children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) |
| Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. Application was not fully completed in the two children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 2041 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) |
| Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. A physician was not listed on the application in the two children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Eight preschool children, 0-3 years of age, were present during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 543 | .1718(c) |
| Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. During today's visit, various children shows played on the television located in the daycare space where children under three years of age, including an infant, were present. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 919 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. A file with required paperwork was not available for one child. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Signed and dated statements attesting to receiving a copy of the discipline policy was not file for two children. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1701 | GS 110-91(14) |
| The operator made efforts to falsify information. A compliance letter dated 9/25/2023 stated that an enrolled child on the first shift was now enrolled on the second shift. The enrolled child was present during today's visit, during first shift hours. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1704 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Signed statements from parents acknowledging receipt of the summary of the NC Child Care Law was not file for two children. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1828 | 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) |
| The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. Two enrolled children did not have evidence that operational policies had been discussed with parents on file. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1837 | .1706(q) |
| An infant was served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. An enrolled infant was served juice from a bottle. A statement from a health care professional was not file. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1942 | .1719(a)(10) |
| Children were not cared for in a smoke free and tobacco free environment. An ashtray containing several cigarette butts was observed on the front porch of the home. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two children's files did not contain a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 2041 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) |
| Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. Two enrolled children did not have the names and phone numbers of the child's physician on file. | |||
| 2023-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Eight preschool children were present. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | 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. Clorox Clean Up was stored in a cabinet over the dryer, not in locked storage as requried. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. A playground inspection was last completed on 5-7-22. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 919 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. A file with the required paperwork was not available for three of the children in care. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 1005 | GS 110-91(10) |
| Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A one year old child was restrained in a highchair throughout the visit. This child was not observed eating at any time during the visit. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 1943 | .1724(a)(11) |
| An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device. A child less than twelve months of age was observed sleeping in an infant carseat. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 1945 | .1724(a )(3) |
| Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. A large blanket was observed in the crib with a child less than twelve months of age. In addition, a pacifier strap was on the child's clothing while in the crib. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-21 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. A health questionnaire was last completed on 1-1-21. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not available for four children, including one preschool age child and three school age children. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Immunization records were not available for one school age child. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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