Three Star Center License
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Granny's Little Blessings
Columbia, NC
· Tyrrell County
285 Elvin Drive,
Columbia, NC 27925
Quick Facts
Capacity
85 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
89000024
License Holder
Granny's Little Blessings, LLC
License Issued
Aug 28, 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
Granny's Little Blessings is a Three Star Center License in COLUMBIA NC, with a maximum capacity of 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool playground there was a white dollhouse with a blue roof that was cracked and sensory table with two (2) plastic containers were cracked. The plexiglass globe window on the large climber is cracked. | |||
| 2026-07-15 | 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. The fence on the left side of the preschool playground measured two feet nine inches (2’9”) through three feet seven inches (3’7”). The fence on the right side of the preschool playground measured three feet two inches (3’2”) through three feet ten inches (3’10”). | |||
| 2026-07-15 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The last documented annual review of the Emergency Medical Care Plan was December 1, 2024. | |||
| 2026-07-15 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two (2) infants in space 3 were observed sleeping in bouncy seats. | |||
| 2026-07-15 | 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 administrator’s First Aid training expired in March 2026 and was not renewed until June 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-15 | 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 administrator’s CPR training expired in March 2026 and was not renewed until June 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-15 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The last documented annual review of the EPR plan with staff was February 26, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-07 | 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 most current fire inspection was completed on January 17, 2025 and is expired. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of new staff orientation was not available for a staff person hired on July 28, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | 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 person hired on July 28, 2026 had not completed the required child maltreatment training. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member required to complete health and safety training by December 1, 2025 did not complete "Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials". | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired on January 15, 2024 did not complete health and safety training until March 3, 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-231L |
| 2024-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-10 | 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 container of Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent was stored on top of the dryer in the unlocked laundry room. An aerosol can of Elmer's Adhesive Multi-purpose Spray was observed on a shelf in the open storage room in the hallway of the facility. | |||
| 2024-05-10 | Violation | 860 | .0604(q) |
| Balloons were accessible to children. Balloons were hung as a part of the countdown to preschool graduation in space 6. | |||
| 2024-05-10 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A sanitation inspection was submitted and received on December 20, 2023; however, lead in water results have not been received. 15A NCAC 18A .2816 LEAD POISONING HAZARDS (b) The following actions shall be taken to ensure that drinking water in child care centers is free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined under G.S. 130A-131.7(7)(g). (2) For child care centers that submit an application for licensure in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .0302 after the effective date of this Rule, initial samples shall be collected by the child care operator and tested in accordance with Subparagraph (b)(4) of this Rule during the license application process. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Space 3 and in Space 5. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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 canister of Zeps Disinfectant Wipes and a bottle of Lysol Cleaning Spray was stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 2. A canister of Disinfectant Wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet was also observed in Space 6. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. Asthma medication for a child was observed in Space 5. The medication was not in its original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from the prescribing physician or health care professional. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The individual hired on February 2, 2024 and working during today's visit, did not complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled on February 5, 2024 did not have a medical exam or health assessment record on file during today's file audit. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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 the individual hired on February 2, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. The childcare administrator and one staff person did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. The identified group leader did not complete BSAC training within three months of employment. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The lead teacher in Space 3 exited the classroom and walked down the hallway to Space 1 leaving a group of five children ages one-two years old unattended. The lead teacher in Space 3 was observed in the block area of the classroom while a child was unattended on the changing table across the room. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not completed or posted in Space 3, Space 5 and Space 6. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. An infant was given a bottle while laying on his/her back on a large carpet in Space 1. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | 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 BIC/ White Out was stored on the teacher’s desk in Space 6. A basket containing Lysol All Purpose Cleaner, Lysol w/ Bleach, a can of Pledge, and Goo Gone were stored in the unlocked lower cabinet in the hallway bathroom leading to the classrooms. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | 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. A tube of diaper cream was stored on the changing table in Space 3. A packet containing four (4) Day Time Soft Gel capsules was observed in the teacher’s unlocked drawer in Space 6. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | 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 (designated for children one-two years-of-age) plastic zip lock bags used to store crayons were stored on top of the low-lying refrigerator near the door. A plastic grocery store bag used to store shoes was hanging from a low-lying hook near the door in Space 3. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A hot glue gun was stored in the unlocked drawer of the teacher’s desk in Space 5 and Space 6. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hand antiseptic was stored in the unlocked drawer of the teacher’s desk in Space 5 and Space 6. A tube of hand cream was also observed in the unlocked teacher’s drawer in Space 6. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. | |||
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