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Creative Minds Learning Center LLC
Elizabeth City, NC
· Pasquotank County
1092 US Highway 17 South,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Quick Facts
Capacity
58 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 335-5833
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
70000348
License Holder
Creative Minds Learning Center LLC
License Issued
May 2, 2025
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 Minds Learning Center LLC is a Four Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 58 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-18 | 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. Four staff hired between April 28, 2025 and January 12, 2026 had not completed First Aid training. Documentation of First Aid training, completed on January 27, 2025 was not available for a staff person hired on November 1, 2024. First Aid training completed by a staff member on February 16, 2024 expired on February 16, 2026 and has not been renewed. | |||
| 2026-08-18 | 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. Four staff hired between April 28, 2025 and January 12, 2026 had not completed CPR training. Documentation of CPR training, completed on January 27, 2025 was not available for a staff person hired on November 1, 2024. CPR training completed by a staff member on February 16, 2024 expired on February 16, 2026 and has not been renewed. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-12 | 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 completed for the center is dated January 9, 2025 and is expired. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted in Space 6. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans throughout the center were dated for the month of July. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | 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). Two staff members have not completed their five year criminal background checks which expired February 11, 2026 and May 24, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | 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 six children's files reviewed, the children's medical report was not received until October 3, 2025 for a child enrolled on May 5, 2025. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | 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 six children's files reviewed, immunization records were not received until May 26, 2026 for a child enrolled on March 30, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. In one of six children's files reviewed, the parent did not answer all of the questions in the Health Care Needs section of the Child's Application. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for two staff members whose qualifying letters expired on February 11, 2026 and May 24, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 829 | .0604(n) |
| Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children. A gas tank adjacent to the facility was accessible to children who engaged in water play outside the fenced area. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | 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. Aquaphor diaper cream, Think Baby cream, Babo Botanicals cream and Aveeno sunscreen kept on site for children did not include written authorization forms from the parent/guardian. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 1856 | .0605(s) |
| Center was using an inflatable and it was not during a special event. A inflatable with pool and slide was used by children today during water play activities. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 1915 | .1403(b)(1-5) |
| Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water. Wading pools were used for water play activities today during outside play for preschool and school age children in care. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Vaccination records or therapy documentation was not maintained onsite for a dog observed in the facility and interacting with children. | |||
| 2026-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-385L |
| 2026-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-049L |
| 2026-05-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The xylophone in outdoor space 5 had four (4) protruding bolts. | |||
| 2026-05-20 | 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. In space 5, a medication authorization form was not on file for cornstarch provided by a parent for diaper changes. | |||
| 2026-05-20 | Violation | 886 | .0606(a)(5) |
| The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. The thermometer in Space #5 where infants are cared for registered 77 degrees Fahrenheit at one checkpoint during the visit and 83 degrees Fahrenheit at the second checkpoint. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-14 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space 5 was dated for the week of October 6, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-14 | 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. An open electrical outlet was observed in Space 5 near the back door. | |||
| 2025-10-14 | 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. An aerosol can of Coppertone Pure & Simple Sunscreen Spray was stored inside an unlocked storage bin on top of a high shelf in Space 2. | |||
| 2025-10-14 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 4, designated for the care of two (2) and three (3) year old children, small fall sorting objects were stored on a low-lying shelf. | |||
| 2025-10-14 | Violation | 895 | .0606(a)(1)(A-B) |
| Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. Documentation for a sleeping infant under the age of 12 months indicated the child was placed on his/her tummy to sleep. | |||
| 2025-10-14 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) teacher provided care fpr eleven (11) children 3-5 years of age in space 5 | |||
| 2025-10-14 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Less than six inches of sand was under the anchored spring rocker structure on outdoor play space one (1). | |||
| 2025-10-14 | 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. Six month medication authorization to administer the use of an Epi-pen was dated April 1, 2025-April 1, 2028. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A school age child was dropped off at the facility. The person who received the child did not escort them to the classroom and did not know that the school age children were outside on the playground. The child was alone in the room until the person in the office was notified by the consultant. | |||
| 2025-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-13 | Violation | 530 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. Two (2) infants, in space 2, were observed on the floor drinking from their bottles. | |||
| 2025-08-13 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. There were six (6) children in care in space 1. Space 1 is approved for only five (5) children. There were twelve (12) children in care in space 6. Space 6 is approved for only ten (10) children. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-250L |
| 2025-08-06 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. The capacity for playground 1 is fifteen (15). Children from space 5 and space 6 were observed to use the playground at the same time for total of twenty-three (23) children. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One provider, in space 5, was caring for fourteen (14) children. The youngest child in care was three (3) years of age making the staff/child ratio 1:10. During the outdoor time, the children from space 5 and the children from space 6 were on the playground together. A staff member need to use the restroom, so the administrator stepped outside to help cover. A child needed to use the restroom, and the administrator stepped into the classroom the assist. One (1) provider was left on the playground with twenty-three (23) children. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-250L |
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 5, on 7/22/25, all sixteen (16) children were marked as present, however, there were only twelve (12) in care at the time. The provider filled in the information after all the children had arrived. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Children enrolled at Creative Minds Learning Center, LLC were being cared for at an unlicensed location. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch was observed on 7/22/25 consisted of half of a ham and cheese sandwich on white bread, veggie straws, carrots with ranch dressing, orange slices, and milk. Based on the posted menu, a whole grain option was not offered during the day. The menu was reviewed and stated that on 7/16/25, lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, tater tots, peaches, and milk. A grain component was not listed and documentation that the chicken nuggets met the grain requirement was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 505 | .0901(e) |
| Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. On 7/22/25, the children's water bottles, in space 4, were not taken with the children when they transitioned to outdoor play. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-250L |
| 2025-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 1, there were mouse droppings inside the sink cabinet. In space 3, there was a provider’s purse located in the sink cabinet, less than 5 feet above the floor. The lock on the door was not an approved locking device. In space 4, the paint on the lower part of the wall was peeling and accessible to the children. In the bathroom between space 4 and space 5, the toilet lid was broken and children had access to the sharp edges. On the playground used by the children 1 year of age, there were wet and torn cardboard boxes and torn foam matting piled next to the building. Both were accessible to the children. On the playground used by the infants, there was a broken cinderblock with sharp edges next to the exterior door, there were sharp pieces of hard pink plastic on the ground near the exterior door, and there was standing water with mildew growing in the water on a push car. Under the shade structure on the playground used by children 1 year of age to 2 years of age, there was an active wasp nest. | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff: child ratios were not posted in six (6) out of six(6) spaces. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan dated February 10-14, 2025 for six (6) out of six (6) spaces were located inside of the identified curriculum binder. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | 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. Open electrical outlets were observed in space 4, space 5 and space 6. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | 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 individual hired on November 1, 2024 did not complete the training by February 1, 2025. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Screen time was offered to nine (9) children ages 0-1 year of age. | |||
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