Four Star Center License
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Creative Enhancement Day Care
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
1509 SHAW RD,
Fayetteville, NC 28311
Quick Facts
Capacity
58 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26000709
License Holder
DAVIS, ANGELA D
License Issued
Jan 7, 2020
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 ENHANCEMENT DAY CARE is a Four Star Center License in FAYETTEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 58 children. This child care center 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 Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Spaces #4 and #5, cracks and water stains were observed on the ceiling. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Foundation anchors and nails were exposed on the stationary school bus, creating protrusions and tripping hazards. The cement foundation on the base of the stationary slide was exposed, creating a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 860 | .0604(q) |
| Balloons were accessible to children. Decorative balloon stands were observed in the outdoor environment during a spring festival celebration. When the spring festival ended, the balloons were taken off the premises. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A table containing a cotton candy machine and cotton candy sugar was observed in the outdoor environment during a spring festival celebration. When the festival ended, the cotton candy machine was removed from the premises. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | 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. Three staff members did not compete ITS-SIDS training within the past three years. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | 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 valid health assessment/medical report on file. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | 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 most recent quarterly (shelter-in-place) drill was completed on December 23, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed with all staff members at least annually. For six staff members, the most recent EPR plan review was completed on March 27, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member did not have a signed acknowledgement on file, stating that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with her prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two staff members did not have documentation on file of completing all Health and Safety training topics within the past five years. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-07 | 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 most recent fire inspection was received today, and was completed on 9/15/2025. The previous fire inspection was completed on 9/12/2024. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the outdoor learning environment, anchor footings were exposed under the stationary slides, the stationary race car bouncer, and the stationary school bus bouncer, creating tripping hazards. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor learning environment, a tree and plants with thorns were observed growing into the outdoor learning environment, around the perimeter of the fence. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Space #5, cords, from a ceiling camera and from a bottle warmer, were accessible to infants and toddlers. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Daily schedules were not posted in Spaces #2, #4, and #5. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 504 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806 |
| Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In Space #1, plant-based milk, apple juice, Cheez-It crackers, and personal food items were stored in a refrigerator with a temperature that read 60 degrees Fahrenheit. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, he immediately disposed of all items. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | 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. In Space #1, an unlabeled sippy cup was observed stored in the refrigerator. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, he explained that the space did not currently have any enrolled children and immediately disposed of the sippy cup. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In Space #1, the refrigerator temperature read at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, he fixed the refrigerator door. After a couple of hours, the refrigerator temperature read at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the boys bathroom and girls bathroom, the baseboards were observed peeling from the wall, and paint was observed peeling near the baseboards. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two staff members (T.B. and T.M.) did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members (T.B. and T.M.) did not have a TB test completed on or before their first day of work. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two staff members (T.B. and T.M.) did not have documentation of orientation on file, that has been completed since their rehire dates. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child (A.J.) did not have a valid health assessment on file within 30 days of enrollment (DOE: 1/06/25). | |||
| 2025-04-10 | 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 most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on 12/18/2024. The previous shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on 8/23/24. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-16 | 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. In Space #1, in the refrigerator, a bottle was labeled with the incorrect date (10/08/2024). | |||
| 2024-10-16 | 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 #4, a bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on top of a shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. In Space #4, a pack of baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" was stored on a shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. When brought to the teacher's attention, she immediately moved the items to a cabinet, above five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space #1, documentation of visual sleep checks was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member (F.W.) did not have a TB test or screening on file. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member (F.W.) did not have a signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement on file. The policy was explained and the acknowledgement was signed and placed in the staff's file during the visit. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-16 | 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. In Space #1, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the refrigerator. The teacher labeled the bottle with a child's name and today's date and placed it back in the refrigerator. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Playground #2, a slide was observed separating from the platform of the stationary equipment, creating pinch points and a falling hazard. A broken seat was observed on the see-saw bouncer, creating pinch points and a falling hazard. Several nails were observed sticking out from the base of the stationary school bus and playhouses, creating protrusions. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Multiple pieces of broken glass were scattered throughout the sand in the outdoor play area. A staff member came to the facility, raked through the sand, and removed the debris. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A. Norfus, Teacher, did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. M. McCuin, Teacher, did not have a TB test or screening with negative results on file. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Norfus, Teacher, did not complete certification in First Aid within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Norfus, Teacher, did not complete certification in CPR training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. A. Norfus, Teacher, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A. Norfus, Teacher, did not complete the required health and safety training within one year of employment (DOH: 4/03/2023). | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In Space #1, there were not a sufficient amount of materials to provide a variety of play experiences for children. The dramatic play materials consisted of two dolls. The literacy materials consisted of 7 books. One of the books was ripped. There were no blocks available for the children. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. In Space #1, a toddler was served beefaroni, corn, and water for lunch. Fruit and milk were not served. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | 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 #1, a plastic bag containing diapers was stored on top of a plastic drawer, below five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-30 | 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 operator did not schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous fire inspection was completed on August 25, 2022. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1750 | 10 NCAC 09 .2904(b) |
| Except for special events or activities, children ages three and older were grouped with school age children. In Space #2, two school-aged children were grouped with three-year-old and four-year-old children during nap time, snack, and free-choice activities. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | ||
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. In Space #2, twelve children were observed in the classroom. The approved capacity for Space #2 is ten children. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation corrected during visit |
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| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. G. Artis, teacher, fell asleep in the classroom while children were in care on May 19, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | 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. A fire inspection was completed on 8/25/2022. A copy of the inspection report was received during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer was not available for temperature review in the refrigerator located in Space #1. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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 #4, a bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Pieces of glass were scattered throughout the sand on the playground, during use of the playground. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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, plastic bags containing pull-ups and baby wipes were stored in cubby shelves, below five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A newly-hired staff member's (T.L.) file was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five staff files did not have documentation of professional development plans on file. Five staff files did not have documentation of staff evaluations that have been completed within the past twelve months. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the playground, surfacing material did not measure at a depth of at least six inches, surrounding two pieces of stationary equipment. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 101 | .0205(a) |
| Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided. The staff had not informed the parent or guardian of the children in care that they were allowed access to the facility during operating hours. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member did not have a signed acknowledgement for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file. Start date 2/1/2022 | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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. One staff has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. (D.D.) Start date 2/1/2022. | |||
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