Three Star Center License
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Ding Dong School
Elizabeth City, NC
· Pasquotank County
1107 CAROLINA AVENUE,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Quick Facts
Capacity
29 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
7055029
License Holder
SAWYER, JACQUE
License Issued
Sep 20, 2019
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
DING DONG SCHOOL is a Three Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 29 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:
Two Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-29 | 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 available fire inspection was dated February 10, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors on the toddler playground, a plastic bin used to store trucks and outdoor toys was cracked creating sharp edges and potential pinch points. The nylon outdoor rugs were frayed, creating tripping hazards. On the preschool playground the poles on the complex climbers have peeling paint, and there are active ant hills on the playground. On both playgrounds, the plastic playhouses and toys have mildew and grime on their surfaces. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The door used as a fire exit for Space 1 was locked with a deadbolt. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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 administrator completed ITS-SIDS training on August 26, 2022 was due to renew it by August 26, 2025 but did not complete it until January 2, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-146L |
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-146L |
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child left space 1 and used the restroom outside of the classroom without the provider knowing the child had left the room. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child brought a balloon to the classroom for show and tell. In space 6, a drawer handle, next to the sink, had broken off leaving a sharp medal piece. The plastic cover for the stationary climbing structure was cracked at each location where bolts held the cover onto the posts. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | 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. In spaces 1 and 6, there were 9 containers of diaper cream, sunscreen, and insect repellant that had not been returned after the expiration of the permission forms. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0125-253L |
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. On all staff members’ forms, the last review of the Health Questionnaire was documented as completed on 1/6/25, however the previous review was documented as completed on 12/13/23. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. On all staff members’ forms, the last review of the Emergency Information was completed on 1/6/25, however the previous review was completed on 12/13/23. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. Documentation on file stated that First Aid training for all staff expired on 1/2025. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. Documentation on file stated that CPR training for all staff expired on 1/2025. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-14 | 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. Plastic bags were located in a drawer near the sink and less than five (5) feet above the floor in space 6 where children under two (2) years of age were in care. A plastic grocery bag was also located on the ground of the playground used by the children in space 6. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator stated that the required Moodle training had not yet been completed. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File available for review was missing Emergency Information forms for six (6) of the children currently enrolled. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the infants/toddlers, the siding of the building had become chipped and broken on the bottom and mildew was growing in the broken area. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | 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 air freshener was located in an unlocked box five feet above the floor in space 6. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not available, in 1 out of 2 children’s files reviewed, that the operational policies were shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not available, in 1 out of 2 children’s files reviewed, that the parent participation policies were shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available, in 1 out of 2 children’s files reviewed, that the smoking and tobacco restrictions were shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The sand under the stationary structure on the preschool playground measured 7 inches in depth and not the required 12 inches. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 510 | .0901(h) |
| Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center. At lunch, in space 1, one child, enrolled on 12/15/21, was served water with lunch. The posted allergy list stated that the child was to receive Fair Life milk. No written permission from the parent or medical information concerning special diet was on file. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill recorded on the Emergency Drill Log was dated 11/17/23. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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. The first aid kit, located in the kitchen, was stored 5 feet above the floor in an unlocked box and contained aspirin, burn cream, and antibiotic ointment. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-13 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. At lunch, in space 1, one child was served Lactaid milk and one child was served almond milk. No information concerning special diets was posted in the classroom or the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | Violation | 510 | .0901(h) |
| Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center. At lunch, in space 1, one child was served Lactaid milk and one child was served almond milk. Documentation of permission from the parent to serve a milk alternative was not on file and available for review. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | 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 medication box in space 1 was stored 5 feet above the floor, but the padlock was not closed. Aerosol cans of insect repellant were stored in the box. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | 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. Of 11 Topical Ointment permission forms, posted in the space 1, 3 had expired. The provider stated that the sunscreen and insect repellant had been used on the children. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | 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. The boat sand box on the infant/toddler playground had materials stored inside. The bottom of the boat had mildew and insects were swarming inside the cover. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. In the 2 files reviewed, documentation that the policies were shared with the parent was not on file. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Due to the administrator's absence, the records were not available for review. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Inside the boat sand box, located on the infant/toddler playground, there were wet leaves and spider webs covering the toys. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. In space 6, there was a bottle of children’s ibuprofen located in the medication lock box. The permission to administer form stated that the medication was only to be given on 10/14/22. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The date of administration for children's ibuprofen to one child (DOB 9/27/21) was not recorded on the form. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The administrator was not present today and on-site staff did not have access or know where the staff records were kept. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Due to the administrator's absence, the records were not available for review. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of a review was not available. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | 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, hired on 5/17/21, did not have documentation on file. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | 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. One staff member, hired on 5/17/21, did not complete the training until 9/4/21. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 5/17/21, did not have documentation on file for three of the required trainings. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | 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. One staff member, hired on 5/17/21, did not complete the training until 9/4/21. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | 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. Documentation of completion of the required trainings was not on file for one staff member, hired on 10/8/12. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | 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 administrator's training expired on 7/29/22. Documentation of a current training was not on file. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. Documentation stated that the plan was last reviewed in 2018. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of a review with staff was not available. | |||
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