Three Star Center License
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Early Bird Day Care
Garland, NC
· Sampson County
7300 OLD FAYETTEVILLE ROAD,
Garland, NC 28441
Quick Facts
Capacity
24 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
09000102
License Holder
EARLY BIRD DAY CARE, INC.
License Issued
Aug 26, 2025
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
EARLY BIRD DAY CARE is a Three Star Center License in GARLAND NC, with a maximum capacity of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-18 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The Administrator is missing two health and safety training topics. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. H.J is missing the following six topics to complete the 5 year renewal: Administration of Medication, Building and Physical Premises, Emergency Preparedness and Response planning, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse, and Prevention of and Response to Emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child's file had the policy, however, there was no parent/guardian signature of acknowlegement. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-26 | 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 operator did not complete the ABCMS provider portal. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-14 | 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). The criminal background qualification letter for owner/operator expired March 9, 2025. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-09 | 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 inspection was completed on October 23, 2023. There was no verification on file of a current fire inspection. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. Three diaper changes were observed during the visit and each child's hands were not washed after diapering. Children were given disinfecting hand wipes to wash their hands instead of using the handwashing sink with soap and water. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no schedule posted for any of the age groups present (toddler, preschool and school-age). | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 419 | GS 110-91(12) |
| Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care. Children were observed sitting in desks while watching a PG movie with no other age-appropriate activities available. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no activity plan (lesson plan) posted for each group of children present (toddler, preschool and school-age). | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Six children, ages 3-5, were observed watching a PG Smurf movie from my arrival time to my departure time. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 539 | .2508(e)(1-5) |
| When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One school-age child was observed watching a PG Smurf movie from my arrival time to my departure time. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Two children, two year of age, were watching a PG Smurf movie. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The substitute providing care, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were 10 children present, ages 1-6, with one caregiver. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 1894 | .1102(c-d) |
| At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. The substitute providing care, did not have current First Aid and CPR training on file. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 419 | GS 110-91(12) |
| Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care. Three two-year old children were observed sitting in a 'desk type' chair, participating in teacher-directed activities that were geared to older preschool children. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was February 6, 2024. The fire drill for March was not documented. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-05 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The large structure with slide measured 22 inches high. There is only 1 inch of protective surfacing. | |||
| 2023-05-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documentation for a fire drill was March 3, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-05 | 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. Hand Sanitizer in a pump was stored on the desk, accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-05-05 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented monthly outdoor inspection was March 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-05 | Violation | 1421 | .2506(c) |
| Hazardous items, materials, and equipment such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves were not used under adult supervision. A weed-eater was propped against the outside of the fence; however, the head part of the weed-eater was facing the inside of the fence, accessible to the children. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 410 | GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) |
| Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. Caregiver stated children do not go outdoors daily, weather permitted. | |||
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The plastic landscaping fabric is exposed and the mulch does not measure at least 6 inches in depth underneath the large climber. | |||
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 1316 | .0802 (c)(4) |
| Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. One child's emergency medication information did not have the preferred hospital listed. | |||
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have a medical exam on file before or within 30 days after admission. | |||
| 2022-05-13 | 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 did not have immunization records on file before or within 30 days after admission. | |||
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's discipline policy was not signed by the parent/guardian. | |||
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Six (6) children, age's 0-5, were present with one caregiver. | |||
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two children's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not signed by the parent. | |||
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