Five Star Center License
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Educare Learning Center Inc
Plymouth, NC
· Washington County
2381 NC HWY 45 S,
Plymouth, NC 27962
Quick Facts
Capacity
61 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
94000133
License Holder
EDUCARE LEARNING CENTER INC
License Issued
Sep 11, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets enhanced reduced staff/child ratio
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About the Provider
EDUCARE LEARNING CENTER INC is a Five Star Center License in PLYMOUTH NC, with a maximum capacity of 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-04 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A two-year-old child was grouped with infants ranging from ages eight-months to one year old in Space #1. | |||
| 2026-06-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A board on the wooden deck outside the exit door of Space #1 was protruding posing a tripping hazard. A bag of Miracle Grow potting soil with the labeled “keep out of reach of children” was on the floor in an unlocked closet between Spaces #4 and 5. The latch on storage container on the preschool playground was split creating sharp and rough edges. A red sand pail in the storage container on the toddler playground was cracked creating opening for children’s fingers to be entrapped. | |||
| 2026-06-04 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A tube of Gentle Steps Diaper rash paste was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed. The diaper also expired January 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The plastic covering over the chains attached to the swings on the preschool play was peeling and the chains were rusted underneath. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | 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. Febreze spray in aerosol dispensed can were observed in and unlocked closet between Spaces #4 and 5. Also, an aerosol can of air Freshener was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in Space #2. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the preschool outdoor space, the first wooden plank of the walkway leading to the infant room, was lifted causing a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 four(4) a sleeve of cups wrapped in plastic was stored on the counter beside the sink. In space one(1) an empty plastic bag was stored below the unlocked changing table. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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. In space one(1) documentation was not available for July 1-3, 2024, and July 8-10, 2024 for one child. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space four(4) a bottle of Pepsi was on the counter beside the sink. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door was left open to the unoccupied kitchen. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space four(4) the outlet located under the phone did not have an outlet cover. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three (3) out of the eight (8) did not include a signed and dated statement by the parent acknowledging the receipt of the Summary of the Law | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Space four(5) holds a capacity of five(5) children. Today nine(9) children were present. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Today one (1) staff member exited classroom space three(3) to retrieve paper towels and toilet tissue leaving (1) staff member in the classroom space with thirteen (13) children that were ranging in ages two(2) to five(5) years old. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While transitioning from outdoor play, three(3) unaccompanied children walked away from the group into unoccupied space two(2). | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In one(1) out of five(5) classrooms monitored a staff/child ratio poster was not available. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not available in space four(4). | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. (omit posting for centers located in a residence. One (1) child who turned twelve (12) months today, did not have an infant feeding plan on file. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Four(4) cribs located in space one(1) were not labeled. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today’s inspection of the outdoor learning environment the grass is overgrown and grass was emerging throughout the sand surfacing. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. A tube of Kwik Seal Adhesive Caulk was located in an unlocked cabinet in space two(2). | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. Today a tube of Desitin Maximum Strength and a tube of Banana Boat Kids Max Protect and Play SPF 100 sunscreen did not have authorization forms. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. Unoccupied space two(2) contained new child size chairs that were covered in plastic. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. For the weeks of March 26-29, 2024; April 1-5, 2024; and April 8-10, 2024 safe sleep charts were not available for review for the three children enrolled in classroom space one(1). | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. Eight (8) out of the eight (8) did not include receipt of the discussion of the Parent Participation Plan. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. Two (2) out of the eight files reviewed did not have an immunization report available for review. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. (1) out of the eight did not include a signed and dated statement of the receipt of the discipline policy. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 1832 | .0801 (a)(5) |
| Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Seven (7) out of the eight (8) files reviewed did not include a completed heath care needs section. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. One (1) out of the eight files reviewed did not have the medical action plan attached to the application. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) out of the eight (8) files reviewed. did not include notification of smoking and tobacco restrictions. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One (1) out of the eight files reviewed did not include a signed and dated statement of the receipt of the prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet located by the handwashing sink did not have a safety plug. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | 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. A pack of Parent's Choice diapers was located in the unlocked cabinet below the changing table. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, the activity plan located on the children's cubbies was dated for June 21-23, 2023 and the activity plan provided by the caregiver was dated for May 22-26, 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | 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. The posted menu was for May 29 - 31, 2023 therefore was missing June 1 -2, 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. Children in space #3 rested on cots without an individual linen covering the cot. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | 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. Located on a desk in space #5 was a container of hand sanitizer. In the unlocked office was a package of batteries, White out, and a container of Member's Mark disinfectant wipes stored in a drawer. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | 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 employed on 5/1/23 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | 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. A staff member identified as a volunteer that started on 5/1/23 did not have a TB skin test or screening on file. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | 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. The owner and two staff employed on 5/1/23 did not have a signed acknowledgment documenting receipt of the center's Shaken Baby Policy. | |||
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