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Enchanting Tree Learning Center
Whiteville, NC
· Columbus County
1779 NEW BRITTON HIGHWAY,
Whiteville, NC 28472
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 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
24000146
License Holder
ENCHANTING LEARNING CENTER L.L.C.
License Issued
Jul 11, 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
ENCHANTING TREE LEARNING CENTER is a Three Star Center License in WHITEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 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.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-18 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. An infant who was enrolled on May 4, 2026 did not have documentation of receipt of the safe sleep policy on file. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-378A |
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-378A |
| 2026-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space 6, the refrigerator had condensation on the back wall and there was no thermometer. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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 qualification letter for staff member S.M. expired in October 2025 and for staff member D.P. in December 2024. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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 current qualification letter was not on file for staff members S.M. and D.P. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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. Heath and Safety Training was expired for two staff members. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plan was not dated in space #4 and activity plan in space #3 was dated for January 27, 2025 – January 31, 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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 qualification letters for three staff members have expired; one expired in September 2024 and two expired in December 2024. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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. The qualification letter for three staff members has expired. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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. A new staff member who was hired on July 15, 2024 has not completed this required training. It should have been completed by October 15, 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space #3 was dated for previous the week. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Three books were observed for a group of ten children in Space #5. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The open, wooden shelves in Space #5 wobbled back and forth when touched. In addition, a wooden pallet observed on the playground used by infants and children one year of age had rotting, splintered wood in two places. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | 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 therapist was observed working unsupervised with children when a valid criminal records qualification letter was not on file. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-20 | 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 documented on the ratio chart in Space #2 was not accurate based on the age of the youngest child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | 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. A tube of prescription diaper cream was observed in Space #6 without the original labeled container. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The authorization form observed for the prescription diaper cream found in Space #6 was the incorrect form and therefore did not include all required information for prescription medications. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-02-20 | 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 Desitin reported as no longer in use was observed in Space #5. In addition, two prescription medications with expired authorizations were observed in Space #2. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-14 | 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 diaper cream with authorization which expired January 4, 2024 was observed in Space #4. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | 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. Plastic Ziploc bags were observed accessible to children under three years of age in Space #1. Plastic grocery bags were observed accessible to children under three years of age in Space #6. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-02-14 | 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. Seven children one and two years of age were observed in Space #5 with one staff member. Seven children one year of age were also observed in Space #4 with one staff member. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two protruding bolts were observed in the plastic border surrounding the climber on the playground used by children two and three years of age (Outdoor Space #2). REPEATED | |||
| 2024-02-14 | 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. Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in Spaces #1 and 2. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Several areas of fencing on each of the three outdoor spaces measured between 3 feet 8 inches and 3 feet 10 inches today. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-188L |
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-188L |
| 2023-11-28 | 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. Per staff member report, one of the teachers formerly assigned to care for children two years of age, was observed using a loud voice as well as harsh and stern tones when giving directives to children. It was also reported that this staff member often failed to comfort crying children. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-01 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since September 20, 2022, more than one year ago. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | 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. An aerosol can of disinfectant was observed unlocked in Space #4. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | 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. A tube of prescription diaper cream was observed in Space #4 without the original labeled container. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-01 | 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 uncovered electrical outlet was observed in Space #5. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | 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. Any other product that is labeled "keep out of reach of children" and does not have any other warnings on the label shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. For the purpose of Paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this Rule, a product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. A container of disinfectant wipes was observed accessible to children in an open cabinet under the diaper changing table in Space #4. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | 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 container of plastic trash bags was observed accessible to children under three years of age underneath the diaper changing table in Space #5. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-12 | 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. One staff member was observed alone on the playground with 24 children three to five years of age for a few minutes when the other staff member assigned to the group came inside. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two protruding bolts and ten nails with the pointed ends exposed were observed in equipment on the playground used by children two years of age. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | 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. Two prescription eye drop bottles were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. An incomplete permission form for topical ointment was observed in Space #5. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Per staff member report, two children were given eye drops yesterday and it was not recorded. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Only one incident report has been logged since December 19, 2022. Two incident reports dated December 21, 2022 and March 6, 2023 were observed on file. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Several broken pieces of plastic toys were observed scattered around the playground used by children two years of age. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | 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 who began employment July 11, 2023 did not have a medical report on file. (repeated from 8/23/22) | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. Shortly after the visit began, the staff member assigned to school age children left them unattended in Space #3 for several minutes. (repeated from 2/8/23) | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Upon arrival, a school age child was observed alone in the staff lounge, which is not approved for children's use. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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. It was reported by staff members in Space #5 that topical ointments have been administered to children recently, however written authorization was not observed on file. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. Upon arrival, a school age child was observed alone in the staff lounge. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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 a staff member who started in September 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. A thin layer of mulch over sand was observed underneath and around the stationary climber on the playground used by children two and three years of age rather than the required six inches. This is REPEATED from the August 23, 2022 visit. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-23 | 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 charts posted in Spaces #2 and 4 were not accurate based on the ages of the youngest children enrolled. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Three openings measuring between 3.5 and 9 inches were observed at the bottom of the fencing surrounding the playground used by preschool and school age children. This is REPEATED from the last Annual Compliance visit. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Surfacing around the climbing wall on the playground used by children two years of age only extended four feet on one side and 3.5 feet on the other side. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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. Products labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not kept inaccessible to children when not in use. Bottles of hand sanitizer were observed accessible to children in Space #5 and in the lobby. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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 April 26, 2022 does not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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 who have been employed more than 90 days do not have First Aid certification. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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 who have been employed more than 90 days do not have CPR certification. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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. The ITS-SIDS certifications for both the Administrator and Lead Teacher assigned to the room used for infants expired in March 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One of the eight children's applications reviewed today did not name the child's health care professional. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Three of the eight children's files reviewed today did not contain medical assessments. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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. Three of the eight children's files reviewed today did not contain immunization records. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. ITS-SIDS certification for the staff member who regularly works alone in the infant room expired in March 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The wood mulch used as surfacing under and around the stationary climber on the playground used by preschool and school age children measured two inches at the bottom of the slide rather than the required six inches based on equipment height. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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. A staff member hired February 23, 2022 did not complete this training until August 1, 2022. | |||
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