Four Star Center License
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Dyamond's Educational Learning Center
Currie, NC
· Pender County
352 PORTER RD,
Currie, NC 28435
Quick Facts
Capacity
46 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
71000260
License Holder
HENRY, SHARON A
License Issued
Dec 1, 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
DYAMOND'S EDUCATIONAL LEARNING CENTER is a Four Star Center License in CURRIE NC, with a maximum capacity of 46 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. Electric fan were observed sitting on the floor in space #4 without a mesh guard and within the reach of children. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menu posted was dated for January 2025. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Wrong menu was posted and there was no indication posted of what the children were served for lunch. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | 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. Wipes in plastic containers was observed in the cubbies, which is accessible to the children, in space #2. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification for two staff's completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | 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 two staff's completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 1804 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| The Criminal Background Check (CBC) Portal has not been completed and staff have not been linked to this facility in the portal. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. During nap/rest time in space #1, caregiver repeatedly told a three year old child, "you need to close your eyes, that's what you better do, do I need to get up and come over there?" When the caregiver threatened to come over there - you could hear the fear in the child's voice when child would reply, No." I listened to this as I stood at the door before opening the door and addressing the matter with the administrator. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information for all staff, including health questionnaire forms, must be maintained in a separate file from personnel information. | |||
| 2025-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-18 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Toddlers and preschool children, aged 1-4, were served juice instead of milk for lunch. | |||
| 2024-11-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-26 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. I observed completed health questionnaire forms, TB skin test results, and medical reports in staff member's personnel files. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Sand needs to be tilled in area where dome and swings are located. Remove grass from surfacing area. Anchors/bolts protruding on metal cars and missing pedals on tricycle ride need to be removed, replaced, or repaired as they are hazards. All toys/equipment that is not in good repair should be removed. Some playground equipment has rust on it. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | 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. Baby room air freshener and Clorox disinfectant spray was located in the bathroom for space #2 and #3. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed/revised annually. The EPR plan was last updated in October 2022. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. This information was not updated and on file for all staff member. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| All staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Myrtle Henry started employment in June 2023 and has not completed this required training. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #3, there were six children, ages 0-1, present with one caregiver. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #2, there were 6 children, all age 3, alone without a caregiver in the classroom. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 411 | GS 110-91(2)(i) |
| Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. In space #3, infants and one year old children were observed sleeping in bouncy seats and car seats. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant was laying in his crib drinking a bottle. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene werBleach water was not stored at least 5ft above floor level. Wite Out/Correction fluid was observed in space #4. The label for the wite out/correction fluid reads, 'keep out of reach of children.'e not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Infants and one year old children were observed asleep in cribs with their heads laying on boppy pillows. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio form was posted in each classroom; however, it was incomplete. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. A dome is located on the playground area and it does not have any surfacing; the critical height of the dome is 5ft. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate attendance was not maintained in space #2; the attendance sheet had not been completed for any days in December 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| All staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff members who have been hired for more than 90 days have not completed this required training. | |||
| 2022-06-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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