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Gracie's Childcare & Learning Center
Hope Mills, NC
· Cumberland County
1140 SAND HILL RD,
Hope Mills, NC 28348
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002293
License Holder
GRACIE'S CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER INC
License Issued
May 20, 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
GRACIE'S CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER is a Five Star Center License in HOPE MILLS NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff members did not complete a health questionnaire annually. This was corrected by staff updating health questionnaire during today's visit. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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. Two staff members did not complete emergency information for annually. This was corrected by both staff completing emergency information during today's visit and putting on file. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two staff had not completed 16 hrs. of orientation wit the six weeks. Hire date 8/26/2025 and 6/16/2023. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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. One staff member had not completed orientation within the first two weeks of employment. Hire date was 6/15/2023 | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan on file. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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 staff members, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-374L |
| 2025-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-374L |
| 2025-10-30 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #2a/b, there was one staff member with one child one year of age, two children five years of age and five school-age children. The facility was in compliance during the follow-up visit completed on 11/04/2025 with enhanced staff/child ratios and group size. See the enrollment sheet for follow-up visit. | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-022L |
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-022L |
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. Three children two year of age and one child one year of age was taken from space #5, to space #1, and grouped with children under one year of age. This was corrected when a teacher arrived at 8:30am and received the three children two year of age and the one child one year of age and transition them to space #3. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. During the visit there was one child one year of age grouped with children 3 and 4 years of age. This was corrected when the the Three children two year of age and the one child one year of age was transitioned from space #5, to space #1. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | 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 new staff did have a medical report on file. However, the medical report was more than 12 months old. The medical report was dated for 5/17/22. The staff hire date 8/26/2025. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | 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. One new staff member did have a TB test on file. However, the TB test was dated for 3/14/2022. The staff hire date was 8/26/2025. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit enhanced staff/child ratio were not followed. There were three children two years of age, one child one year of aged and four children three years of age in space #5, with one teacher present. This was corrected when the the staff member for space #5 arrived to work and the three two years of age and the one child one year of age were transitioned to space #1. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 1775 | .3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On 10/2/2025 it was reported there were 13 NC Pre-k children present 3 school-age children with one teacher counted in staff child ratio prior to 8:00a.m. This was corrected when the teacher assistant entered the space to assist the Lead Teacher and counted in staff/child ratio. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. NC Pre-K Program Requirement. The facility did not follow the requirements outlined in their contract to operate as a NC Pre-K program. The NC Pre-K contract operational day starts at 7:30a.m. No other group of children is allowed to be blended with the NC Pre-K Children. It was confirmed that on 10/2/2025, there were three school-age children with 13 NC Pre-K children and one teacher. This is a violation of requirements outlined in N.C.G.S 110-91. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-24 | 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). One staff member did not complete and resubmit the required forms to complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | 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 administrator did not complete the ITS - SIDS training every three years. The last time completed was 1/29/2022. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not have the ABCMS Roster available for review. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2a/b, the was no current activity plan posted for the NC Pre-K children. The last one posted was dated for 2/3-7/2025. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | 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. One staff did not renew the CPR training certification. Expired 5/1/2024. | |||
| 2024-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-194A |
| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The facility did not maintain compliance with enhanced staff/child ratios. In space #2a/b there was one teacher with sixteen children, ages 5 to 12 years old. Maximum ratio allowed is 1 staff with fifteen children. The violation was corrected when a second staff was added to the space. | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-194A |
| 2024-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-194A |
| 2024-06-24 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident completed on June 17, 2024 but was not documented on the incident log. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | 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. Incident report completed on June 17, 2024 regarding a child receiving a head injury requiring medical care, but a copy was not mailed to the Division within seven days as required. | |||
| 2024-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-284L |
| 2024-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-22 | 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. In space #2a/b there was to first aid kits in the classroom. When monitoring one of the kits there was a 0.5oz. tub of Neosporin. This was corrected when the provider removed the Neosporin from the first aid kit and discarded the item. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | 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 #1, sleep checks had not been completed for the infant that is enrolled in the space. During today's visit the provider started a sleep chart infant in care. the chart was monitored towards the end of the visit to ensure it was be document as of today. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. When monitoring transportation the vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher. The first aid kit contained a 3.5mg package of antibiotic ointment, 11 small packages of alcohol prep pads, and 6 packages of Quick & Cleans pads. This was corrected by operator placing a fire extinguisher in a secure place in the front of the van and removing the ointment, alcohol pads, and the Quick and Clean pads from the first aid kit. | |||
| 2024-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-05 | 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 #1, there was a medium size McDonald's cup that contained a caramel frappe drink. The drink was discarded once the operator was informed of it being in the classroom. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-03 | 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. In space #2a/b, 21 children occupied the space that only allowed 20 at 25 sq. ft. this was corrected by one staff member form space #2a/b, by taking eight (8) children to space #5, and one staff member remaining in space #2a/b, with thirteen (13) children. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #2a/b there were 17 children present with the youngest child being three years of age with one staff member present. In space #4, there were 11 children present with the youngest child being 2 years of age with one staff member present. This was corrected by the staff member that was working in the front office going to space #4, taking two children three years of age to space #2a/b, while staying with the staff member that was caring for the 17 children. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-154L |
| 2023-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-154L |
| 2023-10-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During today's visit it was stated that staff are seen on their phones when outdoors with children, therefore children are not being adequately supervised. Outdoors play was monitored during today's visit and no staff were seen on their phones, this was corrected during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | 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. During today's visit it was stated that incidents had occurred while staff were on phone and were informed but no incident reports were completed. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | 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. One staff has not complete ITS-SIDS training every three years. Staff ITS-SIDS training certificate expired 9/29/2023. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area where school age children where present under the walkway access a piece of lattice was pushed in, and broken exposed to children in care. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Vegetation growth was present in and around playground surfacing. (inside the can wash area, some areas around the fence and coming out of the lattice around the porch walkway) | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of inspection visit. Visit completed on 1/6/2023. Report was received during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. One child's diaper bag had small bottle of liquid pain and fever medication in an open compartment on the bag. The operator took medication out of the bag, stored in a zip lock bag and stored in a locked cabinet for parents to take when child is picked up. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. One staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding within 90days of hire. Hire date 9/26/22. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-05 | 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. One staff (D.G.) did not sign an acknowledgement for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to working with children. (D.G.) start date 9/26/22. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One new staff member (D.G.) did not have a medical report on file prior to first day of work. The employment date was 9/26/2022. | |||
| 2022-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1, three infants were asleep on pillows, on a large carpet on the floor and one infant was asleep on a pillow in her crib. The teacher took the pillow from under the infant and out of the crib. The other three children woke up and was place on their tummies. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-16 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The Lead Teacher In space #1 was with seven children 0 to 1 year of age and a volunteer. This is a repeat violation | |||
| 2022-05-16 | 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. In space #4, there a container of all different sizes and were made accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. In space #2a/b, seven school-age children were not adequately supervised while the teacher was in the kitchen cooking lunch for the children. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2a/b, the attendance had not been completed from 2/7-10/2022 and in space #4, the attendance had not been completed from 2/9-10/2022. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-07 | 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 19oz can of Lysol disinfectant spray was on top of a desk in the front office of the building. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #1, two children, two years of age were keep with five children under one year of age. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were practiced, but was not document on the drill record. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-19 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One staff member in space one had six infants in care. | |||
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