Four Star Center License
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Creative Care Early Learning Academy
Durham, NC
· Durham County
2913 Guess Road,
Durham, NC 27705
Quick Facts
Capacity
38 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 381-5036
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32002337
License Holder
McNair, Carolyn
License Issued
Oct 27, 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
CREATIVE CARE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0926-074L |
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. On 9/4/26 one caregiver was caring for six children (ages 0 and 1) alone. This was corrected on 9/4/26. The staff/child ratios were adequate during today's visit. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 7/7/26. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current lesson plan posted for the children in classroom space #1. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A child, who began attending last week, was allergic to eggs. The information was posted in the classroom (eating area) but not in the kitchen (food prep area). | |||
| 2026-08-10 | 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. First Aid training expired for the lead teacher in classroom space #1 on 7/23/26. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | 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. CPR training expired for the lead teacher in classroom space #1 on 7/23/26. | |||
| 2026-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-21 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. During today's visit a teacher left the classroom, leaving nine children (ages 0 and 1) with one caregiver. | |||
| 2026-07-21 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. There was no staff/child ratio chart posted in classroom space #3. | |||
| 2026-07-21 | 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. Updated emergency information was needed on file for the owner/director. | |||
| 2026-07-21 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. New staff orientation had not been completed with the staff person, who began employment in May 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-21 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff needed an additional 9.5 hours of training to complete her yearly requirement. | |||
| 2026-07-21 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. An updated health questionnaire was needed on file for the owner/director. | |||
| 2026-02-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection for this center was conducted on 8/23/24. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A child in classroom space #3 was lactose intolerant. The information needed to be posted in the kitchen as a food allergy and posted in the classroom (eating area). | |||
| 2026-01-08 | 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. The bottles for two infants in classroom space #1 were not dated. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The orange steps for one of the small outdoor climbers were split open. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 11/18/25. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black netting on the playground was exposed in layers in places, creating a tripping hazard for young children. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 11/17/25. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-24 | 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. First Aid training expired for one staff on 2/2/25. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | 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. CPR training expired for one staff on 2/2/25. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Four staff needed additional hours to meet their yearly in-service training hour requirement. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. A child was promoted from classroom space #3 to #2 on Monday, 7/21/25. The child had not been added to the attendance roster in classroom space #2. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of the ten children's records reviewed during the visit, one child did not have a medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | 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. The teacher, who began employment on 4/7/25 had not completed the training. | |||
| 2025-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-308L |
| 2025-05-29 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. During today's visit I viewed the classroom video for classroom space #3 for 5/16/25. I observed that one caregiver was present from 8:15 AM to 8:55 AM on 5/16/25 with six children (ages 0 and 1). | |||
| 2025-05-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were multiple sections of exposed black netting on the playground, which created a tripping hazard for young children. | |||
| 2025-05-29 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .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 for the date of issuance).Criminal Record Check clearance for one of the two teachers in classroom space #1 expired on 1/31/25. | |||
| 2025-05-29 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The staff person, who began employment on 5/6/25, had no new staff orientation on file. | |||
| 2025-05-29 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The staff person, who began employment on 5/6/25, did not have a medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-13 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff did not complete the Health and Safety trainings within their first year of employment. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-29 | Violation | 1031 | .0302(d)(1)(B) |
| Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. Three staff needed documentation of their education on file to determinee their yearly in-service training requirement. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff needed an updated health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | 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.Two staff needed current emergency information on file. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. (1) One staff needed one additional hour of training to meet her yearly requirement. (2) One staff did not have documentation of the completion of any in-service training since the 8/1/23 Annual Compliance visit. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff did not have a completed and signed annual evaluation on file. One staff had a signed evaluation on file without any marking/information. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child needed a signed discipline policy on file. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The permimssion to administer Abuterol to a child in classroom space #2 expired on 4/1/24. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. (1) One staff person did not have a medical assessment on file. (2) The medical assessment for the staff person, who began employment on 7/8/24, was dated 6/23/22. | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that the staff person, who began employment on 11/11/23, had completed the required Health and Safety trainings. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-148L |
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A child in classroom space #2 had a food allergy. The information was not posted in the classroom (eating area). | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Black netting was exposed in multiples areas of the playground, posing a tripping hazard for young children. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was completed for the child who may have caused the injury, instead of for the child who sustained the injury. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plans for the children in classroom space #2 were for last week. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were two uncovered outlets in classroom space #1, and one uncovered outlet in classroom space #2. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Upon arrival the last documented playground inspection was completed on 1/19/24. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. All staff records and children's files were locked in the director's office until the director arrived at 10:50 am. No staff had a key to the office. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. It could not be determined that two new staff had received orientation in the required categories. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | 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. First Aid training for the staff at this center expired on 3/3/24. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | 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. CPR training for the staff at this center expired on 3/3/24. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | 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. The teacher in the infant room, who began employment on 1/3/24, had not completed the IT'S SIDS training. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The new staff person, who began employment on 12/2/23, did not have a medical assessment and negative TB test on file. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-06 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. During today's visit there were seven children (ages 1 and 2) present in classroom space #2 with one teacher. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 205 | G.S. 110-91(6) |
| Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings. There were 11 spaces in classroomm space #1 for children's belongings. There were 12 children currently enrolled in classroom space #1. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1031 | .0302(d)(1)(B) |
| Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. There was no verification on file that the staff person, who began employment on 8/12/23, had a high school diploma or GED. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 9998 | |
| NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A ,2820 (f) stated that pocketbooks should be stored out of the reach of children. Staff pocketbooks were stored in the classroom closet, where the cots were stored. The pocketbooks were stored at a level that was accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 9999 | |
| The fire extinguisher needed to be mounted, in accordance with item #22 on the NC Fire Inspection form. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. This center is licensed for 23 children. There were 26 children in care today. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were multiple slong trips of mesh-like fabric that was on on the surface of the upper playground. The fabric was a tripping hazard for children. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | 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. The closet, which contained the hazardous products, was located in the children's bathroom. The closet was unlocked during the visit. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The staff person, what the owner/directror had hired to work at the new location, was present and assisting with the children at this location today. The staff person had not obtained Criminal Record Check clearance yet. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff person, what the owner/directror had hired to work at the new location, was present and assisting with the children at this location today. The staff person did not have any information on file. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Of the 11 files reviewed today, two children needed a medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | 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. Of the 11 files reviewed today, two children needed an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The staff had not take "Administration of Medications" to complete all the Health and Safety requirements. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 9999 | |
| During today's visit the deadlock lock was being used on the door that was the direct exit from classroom space #1, where children under the age of 2.5 were enrolled and present. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. (1) There was a split toy box on the upper playground. (2) The large toy box on the upper playground was positioned against a wall. The children could climb on top of the toy box and crawl over the wall and escape the premises. (3) The gate on the upper playground would not close to ensure that children did not exit the premises through the gate. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 9/25/22. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | 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. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 5/18/22. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-03 | 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. One child did not have signed verification of receipt of the Summary of NC Child Care Law on file. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. The child, who turned age one on 7/8/22, did not have a feeding schedule. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. The bathroom closet in the children's bathroom, off classroom space #1, was unlocked. The closet contained Round-Up weed spray and Clorox. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1020 | GS 110-91(8) |
| All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it's equivalency within 2 years. The lead teacher in classroom space #1 was not lead teacher qualified. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1031 | .0302(d)(1)(B) |
| Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. Two staff did not have documentation of education on file. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff, who had been employed for longer than one year, needed an annual staff evaluation on file. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. One child did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Two children did not have the signed policy on file. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-31 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. During today's visit there were 13 children (ages 3 and 4) present in classroom space #1. Classroom space #1 will accommodate 12 children at 35 square feet per child. | |||
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