Four Star Center License
✓ Licensed
D-Xperience
Lincolnton, NC
· Lincoln County
1366 Startown Road,
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
55000183
License Holder
STEM Career Path Project, Inc
License Issued
Nov 24, 2024
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
D-Xperience is a Four Star Center License in LINCOLNTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located in the Honda Odyssey van used to transport children. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Blanket transportation permission from the parent of one child enrolled on November 3, 2025, did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. Blanket transportation permission from the parent of one child enrolled on December 1, 2025, did not include the expected time of departure and arrival and did not include the transportation provider. | |||
| 2025-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-14 | 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 previous fire inspection was completed on 8/19/2024 and the most recent fire inspection was not completed until 9/4/2025. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-12 | 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. On April 22, 2025, two children were not signed in. The arrival and departure record stated "Bus", however, an arrival time was not documented. On April 25, 2025, two children were not signed out. On April 28, 2025, one child was not signed out. The parent/authorized individual’s name was listed, however, a departure time was not documented. | |||
| 2025-05-12 | 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. One staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not have a medical statement completed until January 3, 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-12 | Violation | 1445 | .2510(c) |
| All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. One staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not complete BSAC training until March 4, 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-12 | Violation | 1790 | .0901(d) |
| A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. One child enrolled on January 8, 2025, did not have a nutrition opt out form signed by the child's parent on file for review. | |||
| 2025-05-12 | 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 member employed on August 22, 2024 and one staff member employed on November 21, 2024, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until May 9, 2025. | |||
| 2024-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-05 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One (1) child’s written permission to be transported by the facility from the child’s school to the facility did not include the expected time of departure and arrival. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Violation | 1449 | .2510(i)(1)(A-D) |
| Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One (1) staff with a hire date of August 22, 2024, did not complete six (6) hours of orientation training. Their was no documentation of completed orientation on file for review. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-23 | 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 posted in space #2 was dated July 8, 2024 through July 12, 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The rear portion of the tarp covering the top of the structure used for shade on the outdoor learning environment was sagging due to the collected water that had created a pool. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | 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. One (1) bottle of Peak Power Steering Fluid was stored in an unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used for transporting children. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One individual two pack of Goody's Headache Powders were observed in the unlocked top cabinet to the left of the sink in the kitchen. The following individual sized medications were stored in an unlocked first aid kit in the unlocked storage compartment above the steering wheel on the bus used to transport children: twelve (12) antiseptic wipes, four (4) burn creams, two (2) sting relief wipes, fifteen (15) sterile alcohol prep pads, and twelve (12) non-aspirin tablets. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | 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. Broken pieces of plastic from the jump rope handles were observed on the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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