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Craven County Family Literacy Program - Vfl
Vanceboro, NC
· Craven County
569 MCLAWHORN LANE,
Vanceboro, NC 28586
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000513
License Holder
CRAVEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
License Issued
May 13, 2026
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 - Meets enhanced ratios minus 1.
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About the Provider
CRAVEN COUNTY FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM - VFL is a Five Star Center License in VANCEBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-19 | 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. In the bathrooms in space #1, there were two (2) cans of Caro San Bowl and Tile Cleaner and a bottle of Bio-Enzymatic Deodorizer Spotter Digester on a shelf. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. While space #2 was in the outdoor space, one of the staff members assigned to the space went inside the building to use the restroom. Ten (10) children, 4-5 years of age, were in care with one staff member. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The emergency medical care plan reflected a staff member that is no longer employed. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 1805 | 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 administrator did not complete the ABCMS provider training and complete facility roster of staff employed at the facility. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-12 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate located in front of space #2 that leads to the parking lot is broken and unable to stay closed. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-18 | 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. A staff member hired on 8/21/17 had a First Aid certificate that expired 10/23. Two staff members hired on 8/15/23 and one staff member hired 9/1/23 did not have a First Aid certificate on file. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member hired on 8/21/17 had a CPR certificate that expired 5/23. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | 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. Two staff members hired on 8/15/23 and one staff member hired 9/1/23 have not completed child maltreatment training. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor space, a kitchen set made from wooden pallets had rusty hooks and exposed screws accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | 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. In space #2, a bottle of Pinesol was found in an unlocked cabinet beneath the sink. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member hired on 8/15/23 had a qualification letter dated 8/25/23. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In the outdoor space, mulch under the stationary climber was a depth of two inches rather than the required six inches. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. This is in violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). In space #2, glue traps set for pests were found in an unlocked cabinet beneath the sink. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill for the month of December 2022 was not documented. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor space, a rusty broken water pump spout was observed laying on the ground beside an exposed water pipe. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was not documented for the fourth quarter of 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-19 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Standing water was observed in the outdoor learning environment. The standing water near/on top of the area where the sewer hose exits the building and goes under ground and where the water shut off is located beside classroom 2. | |||
| 2022-12-19 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom 2, there was evidence of rodents and cockroaches. Mouse droppings were found on storage shelving and cozy corner and roaches were found under the sink. Traps were placed in the areas where children play. This is in violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space 2, two children did not have an asthma medical action plan on file. | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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