Three Star Center License
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Dragonflies' Learning Center, Llc
New Bern, NC
· Craven County
4147 DR MLK JR BLVD,
New Bern, NC 28562
Quick Facts
Capacity
78 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000595
License Holder
DRAGONFLIES' LEARNING CENTER, LLC
License Issued
Dec 2, 2021
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
DRAGONFLIES' LEARNING CENTER, LLC is a Three Star Center License in NEW BERN NC, with a maximum capacity of 78 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-25 | 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 2/6/25. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a hole in the ground inside the corner of the concrete bike path on the preschool outdoor space causing a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | 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. An infant was observed sleeping in space #2 and documentation of visual sleep checks had not been completed. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | 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 staff member hired on 12/29/25 had a medical report on file dated 5/31/22. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | 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. Three staff members had certification of First Aid that expired 2/26 and current certification dated 3/21/26. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | 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. Three staff members had certification of CPR that expired 2/26 and current certification dated 3/21/26. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #2, a child enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for sickle cell anemia. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-352L |
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 113 | G.S. 110-105.4(a) |
| The center did not report a suspected case of child maltreatment as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in GS 110-105.4(a). The center did not report a suspected case of child maltreatment. | |||
| 2025-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-19 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The changing table in space #1 had broken drawers causing it to be unstable. | |||
| 2025-09-19 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report was not completed when a child was injured in care. | |||
| 2025-09-19 | 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. An infant was observed sleeping in a crib and upon review of the safe sleep charts, there was not any documentation to reflect the times the child had been sleeping. | |||
| 2025-09-19 | 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 hired on 9/12/25 and one staff member hired on 9/16/25 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2025-09-19 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The posted medical care plan reflected a staff member that is no longer employed. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-10 | 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 12/13/23 and the following fire inspection was completed on 2/6/25. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #2, child’s feeding plan was not updated to reflect the intake of table food. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The platform around the tree on the toddler playground has a large hole causing a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #2, a tube of Gentle Steps Petroleum Jelly expired 3/25. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | 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). J. Jerome, qualification letter expired on February 14, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on April 8, 2025. S. Carmon, qualification letter expired on January 31, 2025, and the five-year renewal qualification letter was issued on April 8, 2025. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | 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. S. Carmon had certification of First Aid that expired on 3/25/25 and C. Skinner had certification of First Aid that expired 1/28/25. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | 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. S. Carmon had certification of CPR that expired on 3/25/25 and C. Skinner had certification of CPR that expired 1/28/25. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | 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. Both administrators had SIDS certification on file that expired 8/26/24. | |||
| 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. An emergency drill was completed on 8/15/24 and the following emergency drill was completed on 1/10/25. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-020L |
| 2024-06-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-020L |
| 2024-06-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A one-year-old child was unattended in the outdoor space for several minutes. | |||
| 2024-06-05 | Violation | 1021 | 10A NCAC 09 .0710 (a-b) |
| Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher. A staff member has been working as the lead teacher of space #1 and does not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher. | |||
| 2024-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #2, eight (8) children, 0-2 years of age were in care with one staff member. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1026 | G.S. 110-91(8); G.S. 110-106(e); .0703(a) |
| Someone less than 18 years old was left alone with children and was counted in the staff/child ratio. In space #2, the staff member in charge of the group of children was seventeen (17) years of age. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #2, nine (9) children ages 0-1, were in care with one staff member. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the walkway leading to the outdoor spaces, a rusted gutter down spout with jagged sharp edges is on the ground near the gate that you walk through to outdoor space #1. This down spout is accessible to anyone that goes to outdoor spaces and is a hazard due to the rusted sharp edges. The fence in the back of outdoor space #1 has several sections where the top metal pipe is bent and has exposed rusted sharp edges. The fence is four feet tall and children could cut themselves on the fence. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | 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. In space #1, over the counter diaper creams, a tube of Nystatin, and a tube of Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream was located in an unlocked drawer of the changing table. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | 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. Written permission for a tube of Nystatin and Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream in space #1 expired on 2/16/24. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 1026 | G.S. 110-91(8); G.S. 110-106(e); .0703(a) |
| Someone less than 18 years old was left alone with children and was counted in the staff/child ratio. In space #1, the staff member in charge of the group of children was seventeen (17) years of age. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | 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 staff member hired on 2/29/24 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | 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. Four (4) staff members did not complete the required number of trainings according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Four (4) out of the four (4) children’s files reviewed did not have the date of enrollment on the statement signed by parent that states that the discipline policy has been received and explained. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | 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. An emergency drill was not completed in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. The last documented emergency drill was conducted in September 2023. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | 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. Four staff members did not complete child maltreatment training within the first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired 1/13/23 has not completed Health and Safety trainings. | |||
| 2023-12-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #6, the staff member was assisting two children with toileting in the bathroom with the door closed. When the staff member assisted the children in toileting, the staff member was unable to monitor the four (4) children on the other side of the half wall. While the staff member was in the bathroom assisting children with personal care routines, there were lapses of supervision. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In the outdoor space, three (3) one-year-old children were grouped with seven (7) two-year-old children and six (6) three-year-old children. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections had not been completed since July 2023. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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 hired on 10/20/23 had a medical report on file dated 2/21/22. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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 10/20/23 had a medical report of TB skin test on file dated 2/21/22. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #4, eleven (11) children, 3-5 years of age, were in care with one staff member. In the outdoor space, sixteen (16) children, 1-3 years of age were in care with two staff members. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #2, two (2) out of four (4) infant feeding plans were not updated to reflect the intake of baby food. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In outdoor space #1, when you enter the gate, a stepping stone is missing which has created a large hole in the ground. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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 #2, Febreze and Clorox wipes were in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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. In space #2, a tube of Triamcinolone Acetonide cream was located in the child's cubby. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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. In space #1, a tube of Triamcinolone Acetonide cream was not in the original pharmacy labeled container. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1, written permission for Triamcinolone Acetonide cream was documented on a permission form for over-the-counter topical ointment. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #1, a child enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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. Written permission for a Pro Air inhaler in space #1 expired on 2/23/23. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Indoor spaces one (1), two (2), and four (4) did not have a current activity plan posted for each group of children for reference. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. All activity areas in indoor space one (1) did not have a sufficient quantity of materials. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. In space two (2), one (1) individual feeding plan was not provided by the child's parent or health care provider and four (4) feeding plans for children under 15 months were not posted. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not updated nor reviewed with the staff annually. The plan was dated July 2, 2021 and had not been updated. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | 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. In indoor space one (1), one (1) medication permission slip did not have an expiration date, amount of medication to administer, and the length of time the authorization was valid. In indoor space five (5) one (1) medication permission slip did not have an expiration date and the amount of medication to administer. | |||
| 2022-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-26 | 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. Ten (10) staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed and not on file for January through May of 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | 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. Six (6) staff members did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Six (6) staff members did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Eight (8) employees' personnel files did not contain a staff development plan. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | 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. Twelve (12) staff members have not reviewed the center's EPR Plan. | |||
| 2022-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-11 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member handled a two-year-old child in a rough manner when she pulled the child's hair to move the child about a foot. | |||
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