Child Care Center
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Golden Child Development Center
Raleigh, NC
· Wake County
1801 SPRING FOREST RD,
Raleigh, NC 27615
Quick Facts
Capacity
118 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 621-9186
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
92003883
License Holder
GOLDEN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC
License Issued
Jul 30, 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
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About the Provider
GOLDEN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Child Care Center in RALEIGH NC, with a maximum capacity of 118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-118L |
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On April 8, 2026, a school-aged child was left outside space #7 unsupervised for approximately thirteen (13) minutes, from 3:35 p.m. to 3:48 p.m. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Accurate daily attendance, including each child’s time of arrival and departure, has not been consistently recorded in writing. Attendance was not documented on the before and afterschool van and bus transportation rosters on 4/9/26 and 4/10/26. In addition, attendance was not recorded on the afternoon of 4/16/26. Today on 4/16/26, the arrival time for children listed on the roster in space #5 had not been recorded. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. School-aged children approved to receive child care at Golden Child Development Center due to subsidy funding are still being transported to an unapproved location at Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (also known as Kool Kidz). | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Today on 4/16/26, fifteen (15) school-aged children were observed arriving after being transported from local schools. Documentation of standing permission from parents or guardians authorizing transportation to and from local schools, valid for up to 12 months, was not available for review. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. When reviewing school-aged children's records five (5) out of thirty-six (36) remain incomplete not containing all of the required paperwork in each child's file. Incomplete information included: two (2) files without annually updated applications to include emergency medical care information; three (3) files without immunization records; five (5) files without receipt of a discipline policy; five (5) files without receipt of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and Rule for Child Care Centers; and five (5) files without permission to play outside the fenced play area. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. On 4-1-26 at 1:15pm, thirteen (13) school-aged children were transported to Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (also known as Kool Kidz). Twelve (12) of these children are approved to receive child care at Golden Child Development Center due to subsidy funding. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On 4-1-26, thirteen (13) school-aged children were transported to Knightdale Station Park. The required information with written permission from the parent or guardian to transport children to the park was not available. Permission to transport was not available for one (1) school-aged child that on 4-1-26 at 1:15pm was transported to Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (also known as Kool Kidz). | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 1734 | .2318(6) |
| All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. Children's records for three (3) children whom attended within the past year and are now no longer enrolled were not available during the visit. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. When reviewing school-aged children's records five (5) out of forty-five (45) were incomplete not containing all of the required paperwork in each child's file. Three (3) of the forty-five (45) school-aged children did not have a file available for review during the visit. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0126-152L |
| 2026-02-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During a transition from the playground to the classroom, a caregiver led a line of school-aged children into space #7, unaware that two (2) boys were engaged in a physical altercation in the hallway. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0126-152L |
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Accurate daily attendance reflecting the time of arrival and time of departure, has not been recorded on paper and/or the Bright Wheel app for all children. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. School-aged children are being transported daily to an unlicensed/unapproved space located at Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (Kool Kidz). | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 801 | .1003(b) |
| Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children. On 1-21-26 at approximately 3:36pm, a minibus arrived at the facility and dropped off seven (7) school-aged children. An eleven (11) year old opened the facility door for the children, while the driver remained seated on the minibus. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport school-aged children to the Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (Kool Kidz) was not available. | |||
| 2025-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-236A |
| 2025-11-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-17 | 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. An Epinephrine Injection, USP prescribed for one child expired August 2025. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | 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). A qualifying letter for one child care provider expired on 10-7-2025. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | 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. Documentation on file for one (1) staff member indicated they completed 4 hours of orientation within the first six (6) weeks of employment and one (1) staff member completed five (5) hours of orientation within the first six (6) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan for one child was dated 10-15-24. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | 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. Two (2) staff members hired in June 2025 and July 2025 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 day of employment. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | Violation | 402 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) |
| Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. The diaper changing pad in space #2 contained a tear, exposing foam. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Located in an unlocked cabinet in space #4 was Glue Away Adhesive Remover & Cleaner and an aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | 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. Permission to administer an Epinephrine Injection, USP to a child expired on 5-26-25. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Boudreaux's Butt Paste located in space #2 was not labeled with the child's name as required. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-236A |
| 2025-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-16 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. As the preschool-aged children played on the playground, the gate leading to the park lot of that playground was observed with the latch not secured and the gate was opened approximately four (4) inches. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-22 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #5 the activity plan was dated November 4, 2024 - November 8, 2024. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. In space #2 the required age appropriate fine motor toys were not available, offered in sufficient quantity and to allow for a range of choices. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | 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. In space #2, A&D Ointment for a child no longer enrolled was not returned to the parent. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On November 22, 2024, when the infants in space #2 were placed in cribs and on cots to sleep, documentation of visual checks of the sleeping infants were not completed at least every 15 minutes as required. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | 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 medical report was not on file for one (1) child care provider hired on October 24, 2024. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | 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. TB Test results for one (1) child care provider hired on October 24, 2024 was not on file. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Four (4) children's files did not contain permission for the children to play outside the fenced area. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | 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 current medication authorizations, medical action plans, the current allergy list, and current staff emergency information. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | 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. Three (3) staff members employed for more than ninety (90) days do not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-26 | 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 lesson plan posted in space #9 and the lesson plan posted in space #7 was dated 6/3/24 - 6/7/24. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. The infant feeding schedules in space #1 were not updated to reflect current eating habits. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan for the school-agers in space #9 was not available. Activity plans throughout the facility were not dated with a current date. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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. Benedryl was unlocked on a shelf in space #3. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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 was located under the diaper changing tables and puzzle pieces were in plastic zip bags on a shelf accessible to children in space #5. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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 #3 documentation of visually checking sleeping infants was not completed as required. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Children's files did not contain permission to play outside the fenced area. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not posted in space 1 or space 4. Space 8 had an activity plan but it was not dated. The plans were posted during the visit. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted in space 2, it was posted in the lobby. The safe sleep policy was posted in space 2 during the visit. | |||
| 2023-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The amount to apply was not documented and the dates the permission was valid was not documented. Two products listed on the same permission form. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Safe sleep checks were not documented but 5 days in February 2023 for four infants under age one. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | 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. One teacher did not have medical on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | 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. One teacher did not have emergency information on file on or before the first day of employment. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One employee did not have a file available for review. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One teacher did not have documentation of completed orientation and was employed since January 9, 2023. | |||
| 2023-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two employees did not have documentation of orientation on file. | |||
| 2023-01-09 | 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. Two teachers did not have the signed statement on file. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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