Four Star Center License
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Elfland Day Care & Fun Learning Center
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
1301 HOPE MILLS ROAD,
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Quick Facts
Capacity
67 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002400
License Holder
FUN & LEARNING ACTIVITY CENTER LLC
License Issued
Jan 24, 2022
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
ELFLAND DAY CARE & FUN LEARNING CENTER is a Four Star Center License in FAYETTEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #4, a prepared infant bottle, located inside the refrigerator, was not labeled with a name or date. The violation was corrected when the teacher labeled the bottle with the child's name and date. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | 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 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training as a part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. | |||
| 2025-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-27 | 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. Staff member M.L. hired 3/12/2025 did not have documentation of a TB test or TB screening on file on or before the first day of work. | |||
| 2025-03-27 | 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. The most current First Aid certificates on file for staff members F.A. and S.W. expired February 2025. | |||
| 2025-03-27 | 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. The most current CPR certificates on file for staff members F.A. and S.W. expired February 2025. | |||
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-048L |
| 2024-12-10 | 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. The incident that occurred on November 25, 2024 did not include all required information such as the child's last name, age, type of facility, medical treatment received, witness to the incident, and cause of injury. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Completed incident reports on file were not recorded on the facility's incident log. The violation was corrected when the administrator completed the incident log with incidents that had not been recorded on the form. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | 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 most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed on September 2, 2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator conducted during the visit. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 873 | 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) |
| Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. During an incident that occurred on November 25, 2024 in space #4, the alternate person listed on the facility's Emergency Medical Care Plan did not determine the degree of care needed. The persons listed as responsible for notification of parents or emergency contact of an incident did not contact parents of a child who was injured during the incident that occurred on November 25, 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident form completed for an incident that occurred on November 25, 2024 with a one year old child was not mailed to a DCDEE representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. The violation was corrected when the administrator provided a copy of the incident form during the visit.. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-25 | 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. Accessible to children in space #2, a plastic bag of baby wipes and a box of plastic gloves were stored on the diapering surface. The violation was corrected when the operator placed the wipes and gloves on a shelf above the diapering station. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A safety bar on the double doors of vehicle #299950 was missing and the holes exposed sharp metal edges. On vehicle #4998, the door panel was not secure and prevented the sliding door from opening completely. The violation was corrected when the operator covered the holes and the door panel was secured in place making the sliding door operable. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. Accessible to children in space #4, the area rug in the cozy area was raveling along the edges. The violation was corrected when a staff member removed the damaged rug and replaced it with a rug in good repair. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-455L |
| 2024-09-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most current fire drill on file was conducted on July 31, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | 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. Accessible to preschool children in space #1, a bucket of used mop water was stored in an unlocked room in space #2, near the bathrooms shared by both spaces. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the mop bucket and placed it in a locked room. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-17 | 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. Staff member M.M. hired 11/27/2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members F.A. and S.W. did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-04 | 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. Accessible to children in space #2, a box of plastic gloves were stored on an open shelf and bags of wipes were stored in children's cubbies. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Two child booster seats used when transporting children expired in 2018 and 2021. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | 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 EPR Plan was not updated with current staff that were assigned to tasks in case of an emergency. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation of the parent's receipt of the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction policy was not on file for child T.H. enrolled June 27, 2022. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Accessible to children in the outdoor area, the cement footing on the chain-linked fence leading the the playground was exposed, causing a trip hazard. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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. Accessible to children in space #4, a box of plastic gloves were stored on the windowsill near the diapering area. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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. First Aid certification was not completed within 90 days for staff member F.A. hired 2/1/2023. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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. CPR certification was not completed within 90 days for staff member F.A. hired 2/1/2023. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Staff member walked out of the classroom leaving four children unsupervised. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. In space #2, I observed a teacher diaper a child, clean the diapering surface, and attempt to diaper another child before completing hand washing routines. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the outdoor play area, a resin climbing structure with a slide and a metal dome climber were installed over fine sand that was less than six inches in depth. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, a resin climbing structure with slide was not secured to the ground and moved freely when touched. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. In the transportation logs observed, emergency information for each child being transported did not include a photograph. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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 did not contain the required children's applications and updated staff contact information. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff member K.K. The most current qualification letter on file expired on January 29, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-16 | 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. Staff member J.F. hired 3/15/2022 did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. | |||
| 2022-03-16 | 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 three years for the date of issuance). Staff member K.K. did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check prior to expiration date of January 29, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member A.C. hired 1/31/2022, did not complete within the first two week of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. | |||
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival in space #1, one teacher cared for twelve (12) children who were 3 and 4 years of age. In space #2, one teacher cared for seven (7) children who were 1 and 2 years of age. The facility meets enhanced space and enhanced ratios. | |||
| 2022-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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