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GIGGLES N' GRINS 3 CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER
Morganton, NC
· Burke County
525 HOPEWELL ROAD,
Morganton, NC 28655
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
12000421
License Holder
GIGGLES N' GRINS 3 CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LL
License Issued
Jun 16, 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
GIGGLES N' GRINS 3 CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER is a Five Star Center License in MORGANTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-04 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 child enrolled on 10/17/24 in space #5, had an Epi pen that expired on 5/2025. In space #8, a child enrolled on 8/22/22 had an expired action plan dated 10/10/24 for Zyrtec. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0126-228L |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A composite structure has been added in outdoor space 3. The rubberized coating on the handle for the steps for a platform, had deteriorated and was flaking off. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 1865 | .0605(b) |
| The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. A composite structure added to outdoor space 3 did not have manufactures instructions on file. | |||
| 2024-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-361L |
| 2024-09-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-24 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was conducted on May 2, 2023. The next inspection was not conducted until June 28, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-24 | 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 #5, four (4) packs of baby wipes in plastic packaging were stored in a cabinet under an unlocked changing cabinet. The children enrolled in this space were 2 years of age. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-14 | 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. A bottle of Zyrtec was in unlocked storage on a shelf above the changing table in space #5. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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. In space #6, a permission to administer Equate sunscreen expired on May 11, 2024. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-02 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The time of departure of children was not recorded on the following days; 9/1/23 twenty one (21) children, 9/5/23 twenty one (21) children, 9/8/23 twenty one (21) children, 9/12/23 twenty (20) children, 9/13/23 twelve (12) children, 9/14/23 nineteen (19) children, 9/19/23 twelve (12) children, 9/20/23 six (6) children, 9/21/23 two (2), 9/22/23 nine (9) children, 9/25/23 thirteen (13) children, 9/26/23 ten (10) children, 9/27/23 eleven (11) children, 9/28/23 nine (9) children and 9/29/23 seven (7) children. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #6, an activity plan was not posted | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A current menu was not posted. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | 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. In space #6, permission to administer over-the-counter Children’s Allergy medication expired on 9/17/23. In space # 1 Banana Boat sunscreen did not have a signed permission to administer form on file. | |||
| 2023-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-30 | 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. A bottle of Equate sunscreen, a bottle of Smart Choice screen, and a bottle of Banana Boat sunscreen were stored in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in space #5. The sunscreens had "keep out of reach of children" on the labels. | |||
| 2023-05-30 | 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. One staff, employed on 2/13/23, did not have verification of having completed the training within the required timeframe. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-05 | 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. The lid to a plastic sandbox, on the preschool playground, was broken in several places. The broken plastic sandbox lid had sharp edges from the breaks. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | 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 #3 extra clothes and bottles were stored in plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet. In space #9 diapers in plastic wrapping and wipes in plastic packages were stored under the changing table in an unlocked cabinet. The wipes had a warning label on the package. Children under the age of three years of age were enrolled in both classrooms. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. A biting incident that occurred on July 12, 2022 was not logged. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | 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. An incident report for a biting incident that occurred on July 12, 2022 was not maintained in the child's file. | |||
| 2022-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-21 | 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 report, related to a child that received medical attention, was not mailed to a Division representative within seven days. | |||
| 2022-07-21 | 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. An incident report, related to a child that received medical attention, was not in the child's file. | |||
| 2022-07-21 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report related to a child that received medical attention, was not listed on the incident log. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. Per the sign in sheet, one infant arrived at 6:53am, the second infant arrived at 7:38am, and the third infant arrived at 7:47am. Staff interviews and my observation confirmed that the infants were cared for in space #6 with six (6) children two (2) years of age after the first operating hour of the day. Including the infants, a total of nine (9) children were in space #6 until 7:55am with two (2) staff. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-04 | 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. Administrator and one staff member did not complete CPR training prior to training expiration. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | 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. Administrator and one staff member did not complete First Aid training prior to training expiration. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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