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Guiding One's Direction Child Care & Enrichment Ce
Williamston, NC
· Martin County
622 EAST BLVD,
Williamston, NC 27892
Quick Facts
Capacity
49 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
58000136
License Holder
GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION CHILD CARE & ENRICHMENT CE
License Issued
Oct 28, 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
License Conditions: Other - Outdoor play is restricted to fenced area only.
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About the Provider
GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION CHILD CARE & ENRICHMENT CE is a Four Star Center License in WILLIAMSTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-148L |
| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-148L |
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Six children were not adequately supervised when left unattended in Space #6. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 803 | 10A NCAC 09 .0806(b) |
| There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children's clothes became wet or soiled. It was reported that on June 8, 2026, a pair of underwear was not available for one child when her clothing became soiled. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-17 | 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 fire inspection dated January 5, 2026, was not submitted to the Division within one week from the date of the report. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | 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. Arrival and departure times were not recorded for ten or more children between January 5, 2026, and March 13, 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratio charts were not posted in Spaces # 1, 2, and 5. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A milk bottle observed in Space # 1 with milk was not labeled with the date. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A plastic bench with cracked areas exposing sharp edges and one cracked cone was observed on the playground. A swing on the playground was observed to be loose and not securely installed, posing a safety hazard. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. A written emergency medical care plan was not available for review or posted. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | 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. A safe sleep policy or poster was not posted in Space #1, where care is provided to infants. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) caregiver was observed providing care for eleven (11) children ranging from two (2) to three (3) years old in Space #6 which exceeds the required staff/child ratio for this age group. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The center’s EPR plan was not reviewed on or before the annual date of January 6, 2026. The last renewal date documented was January 6, 2025. | |||
| 2025-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-28 | 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. Arrival and departure times were not documented for various children between the dates of September 2, 2025, and October 27, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Sixteen bolts were protruding from the black borders enclosing surfacing and equipment on the playground used by children. A container of disinfectant wipes were on a cubby accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-10-28 | 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 can of Japanese Cherry air freshener in an aerosol dispensed container was on a shelf accessible to children in Space #5. | |||
| 2025-10-28 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One caregiver was observed providing care for ten children ranging from ages two (2) to (3) years old in Space #6. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Three (3) children ages 2-3 were left without adult supervision in space 6. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The children in space 3 were watching Mickey Mouse. A screen time log was not available. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Children in space 3 were watching Mickey Mouse with a two year old child present. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | 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. Items requiring locked storage were observed in space 1, space 2 and the kitchen. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. An employee purse was stored in an unlocked closet in space 1 and in the unlocked unoccupied kitchen. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE(g) Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-15 | 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 one staff person expire don 11/17/24. The application for requalification was submitted on 4/8/25. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | 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 one (1) individual. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | 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 administrator did not complete the ABCMS provider training, and complete facility roster of staff employed at the facility. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | 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. The five year review of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment has not been completed by four (4) staff. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-05 | 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. There were two plastic grocery bags used to store clothes located in a cubbie at the front entrance. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-25 | 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 Lysol spray was on the shelf in space two(2). | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Today one (1) staff member was present in space six(6) with seven(7) children that ranged from one(1) year to two(2) years of age. | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-18 | 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. Empty plastic grocery bags were located on the table in the hallway in space one(1). | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff pocketbook was located in a chair at the front entrance below five feet and not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f). | |||
| 2024-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-08 | 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 Raid Ant & Roach Killer was located on the shelf above the changing table in space three(3). | |||
| 2024-07-08 | 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. One provider was present in space six(6) with eleven(11) children that were two(2) years of age. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A broken picnic table, broken sandbox, and a broken bench were located outside on the playground. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu reflected smoked sausage, potato wedges, apple slices, rolls, and milk. Hotdogs, baked beans, apple slices, rolls, and milk were served. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In space one(1) there were eight(8) children resting on cots without linens. In space two(2) there were four(4) children asleep with their heads resting on the table and four(4) children were resting on cots without linens. In space three(3) there were three(3) children resting on cots without linens. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The unoccupied office door was left open. The unoccupied kitchen door was left unlocked. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | 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 four(4) a tube of Cortisone 10 did not have a medical authorization form. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Breakfast consisting of a sausage biscuit and 100% fruit juice fulfilled two out of three components. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu included buttered toast, 100% juice and milk for today. The children were served sausage biscuits and 100% juice. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Today one (1) staff member exited classroom space six(6) to retrieve jackets for the children leaving (1) staff member in the classroom space with ten (10) children that were two(2) years of age. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-265L |
| 2024-02-05 | Violation | 510 | .0901(h) |
| Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center. Written instructions were not on file for a child with special dietary needs. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-24 | 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 last documented fire inspection available for review was dated 5/3/2022. The Director called the fire inspector and he stated that he would come by the facility later on in the day. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child enrolled on 6/13/23 did not have a signed and dated statement acknowledging receipt of the NC Summary of Law before the child was enrolled. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 539 | .2508(e)(1-5) |
| When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space six(6) I entered the school-age classroom at 8:40 am and observed all of the children sitting in their chairs and looking at nursery rhymes on the television. I returned to the classroom at 9:25am and the children were still looking at the nursery rhymes on the television as the teacher distributed manipulative toys to the children. A screen time log was not available for review today. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | 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. In space three(3) there is an outlet without a safety plug located beside the music area. In space six(6) there in an outlet without a safety plug in the hallway leading to the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | 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 Zep wipes was located on top of the printer in the unlocked teacher's lounge. In space two(2) a container of Zep wipes was located on the bathroom. In space six(6) in an unlocked cabinet located in the bathroom there was an aerosol can of Clorox Disinfecting spray, Zep wipes, a bottle of Cloralen Multipurpose with Bleach, and a bottle of Pure Bright Germicidal Bleach. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | 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 seven (7) out of the twenty-three(23) cubbies located in the front entrance of the facility there were plastic items located unlocked and below five feet. These plastic items included a clear plastic bag containing clothing items, four(4) packs of Parent's choice wipes, one(1) pack of Luvs diapers, two(2) packs of Baby Soft wipes, two(2) packs of Pampers diapers, and three(3) packs of Comfes diapers. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. A child enrolled on 6/13/23 did not have a statement regarding the Discipline Policy that includes the child's name and date of enrollment available for review today. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The operator did not have documentation of this notification for a parent of a child enrolled on 6/13/23. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child enrolled on 10/4/22 did not have a signed acknowledgement statement available for review today. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-20 | 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 Lysol was located in the unlocked blue box on the storage shelf in the school-age room. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. Three(3) ziploc plastic storage bags containing change of clothes were stored below five feet in the cubbies of the entrance to the child care facility. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. An employee hired on 11/28/22 did not have an ITS/SIDS training certificate on file for review today. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. A staff person hired on 11/28/22 did not have a signed acknowledgement available for review today. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. An employee hired on 11/28/22 did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training available for review today. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. For five out of five children's records reviewed, the child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian did not sign a statement attesting that they received a copy of the summary before the child's enrollment. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #3, a child two years of age participated in screen time, watching The Letter Factory. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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. Hand sanitizer was stored below five feet in space #1, space #2, and at the front entrance. In space #2, there was an aerosol spray can of Lysol, Disinfectant wipes, and a bottle of Octoban stored unlocked on a shelf. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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. In a diaper bag located at the front entrance in a chair was a bottle of Infant Motrin, Zarbee's cough Syrup, and vapor rub. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two infants had pacifiers attached to their clothing with a clip holder. An infant was asleep in a crib with the pacifier attached to the clip holder and a bib attached around the infant's neck. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation verifying the receipt of the operational policies was not on file for five out of five children's records reviewed. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Five out of five children's records reviewed did not verify that the parent participation plan was reviewed with parents. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation verifying receipt of the smoking policy was not on file for three of the five children's records reviewed. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff pocketbook was located in a chair at the front entrance below five feet and not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f). | |||
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