Four Star Center License
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Dawnsha's Loving Childcare Center
Greenville, NC
· Pitt County
201 W. Gum Rd.,
Greenville, NC 27834
Quick Facts
Capacity
128 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
74000967
License Holder
Dawnsha's Loving Childcare Center LLC
License Issued
Apr 28, 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
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About the Provider
Dawnsha's Loving Childcare Center. Where we teach and not babysit.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30AM -6:30PM
- Tuesday6:30AM -6:30PM
- Wednesday6:30AM -6:30PM
- Thursday6:30AM -6:30PM
- Friday6:30AM -6:30PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Today in classroom space #2 two staff members cared for fourteen children one to two years of age. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-18 | 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. Stored in a basket with food, was a Chanel #5 perfume. The basket was stored above five feet on top of the cubbies. In a child's backpack stored below five feet in the cubbies in the hallway as a tube of Remedy Skin Protectant Ointment. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | 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. Staff hired on 3/6/26 did not have a medical report on file prior to or at hire. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #2 three staff cared for fifteen children one to two years of age. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans post in classroom spaces #5 and #6 were dated January 12-16, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 538 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In classroom space #1 there was one bottle stored in the refrigerator without a lid. In classroom space #2 there were three bottles stored in the refrigerator without a lid. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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. In classroom space #1 a laminator was stored ina unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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 hired on 1/20/2026 did not have a TB test or screening on file. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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 hired on 1/20/2026 did not have a medical statement on file. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two of nine children did not have medical exam or health assessment on file. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Two new staff members that begin working on 1/20/2026 did not have signed acknowledgement of the facilities Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in classroom space #1. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Baby food was observed for a child fived months of age in classroom space #1. The infant feeding plan did not indicate the child could be served baby food. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Stored in a lock box in space #1&2 there was a tube of Mometasone that expired 11/2023. | |||
| 2023-10-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A tube of Desonide Ointment in space #1&2 was not in its original container with prescription label. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | 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. One staff hired 1/13/23 did not have First Aid training on file. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | 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. One staff hired 1/13/23 did not have a completed CPR training on file. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child enrolled on 3/28/23 did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-01 | 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. Written authorization was not on file for a child enrolled in space #1&2 for A&D ointment and petroleum jelly. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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&2 plastic grocery bags were stored in children's cubbies below 5 feet and in an unlocked cabinet below 5 feet. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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. Documentation of orientation within the first two weeks was not on file for staff hired on 1/9/2023. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In space 1 & 2 an epi-pen was not in its original packaging with a pharmacy label. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One child enrolled 8/16/2021 feeding plan was not updated to reflect table foods. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Ant hills, standing water in a wagon, broken glass pieces, and balls in trash bag were on the playground area. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | 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. Parent authorization forms were not on file for A&D ointment, an asthma inhaler, epi-pen, and diaper rash cream in space 1&2. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | 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. Staff hired on 9/13/21 and 2/9/22 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | 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 hired on 2/9/22 did not have a current TB test on file. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | 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. One staff hired on 2/9/22 first aid training expired on 3/10/22. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | 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. One staff hired on 2/9/22 CPR training expired on 3/10/22. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 9/14/2020 did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | 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 enrolled on 12/7/2020 did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
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