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GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION CHILD CARE CENTER #2
Williamston, NC
· Martin County
309 NORTH ELM STREET,
Williamston, NC 27892
Quick Facts
Capacity
25 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
58000112
License Holder
GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION CHILD CARE & ENRICHMENT
License Issued
Mar 5, 2021
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 - Reduced group size by one from 7 point level.
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About the Provider
GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION CHILD CARE CENTER #2 is a Four Star Center License in WILLIAMSTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-07 | 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. Departure times were not documented for three children between the dates of March 6, 2026, and March 20, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Large tree branches and sticks were on the outdoor playground posing a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage regarding smoking and tobacco was not posted in the facility. | |||
| 2026-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Record verifying arrival and departure times for children on the dates of January 5th through 8th, 2026 and January 16, 2026 were not available for review. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that five school-age children were cared for in unapproved space on the dates on January 5th through 8th, 2026, and January 16, 2026. Additionally, the children were cared for in unapproved space occurred on other dates not given. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Wooden boards with protruding screws were on the side of the building inside the fenced in playground used by children. | |||
| 2025-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-06 | 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 fire inspection was completed April 23, 2024. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | 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. The lock on the storage closet housing cleaning products was broken making its content accessible. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 1316 | .0802 (c)(4) |
| Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. The the emergency medical care information did not include the responsible party’s choice of health care professional for 4 out of 5 files audited. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 1832 | .0801 (a)(5) |
| Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. The health care needs section of the enrollment application for 1out of the 5 children’s files audited was blank. | |||
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-21 | 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. An electrical outlet in space one did not have a safety cover. | |||
| 2025-01-21 | 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 Dawn dish detergent was located on the sink in the kitchen area. | |||
| 2024-10-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-12 | 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 of receipt of operational policies was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-06-12 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. In one file reviewed a medical report was not available. | |||
| 2024-06-12 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. In one child's file the date of enrollment was not included on the signed statement. | |||
| 2024-06-12 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available for review in one child's file | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-08 | 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 food served did not reflect what was posted on the menu for today. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Paper towels were not available in the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | 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. A container of Zep wipes was located on the counter in the kitchen area. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Live roaches and visible insect residue was located in a refrigerator located in the kitchen area. | |||
| 2023-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-10 | 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. An electrical outlet in space 2 did not have a safety plug. | |||
| 2023-07-10 | 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 Zep wipes was located on the counter in the hallway bathroom. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-12 | 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 fire inspection is dated 4/7/2022. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. Five children's files were requested for review. Two of the five children's files requested were not available. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 1316 | .0802 (c)(4) |
| Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. In one of three children's files reviewed, the parent did not complete information in the health care needs section. | |||
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