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Home Away From Home Childcare Center
Edenton, NC
· Chowan County
531 COKE AVENUE,
Edenton, NC 27932
Quick Facts
Capacity
26 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
21000067
License Holder
Home Away From Home Childcare Center Inc.
License Issued
Aug 1, 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 - Outside play in fenced area only. Has reduced group size by one.
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About the Provider
HOME AWAY FROM HOME CHILDCARE CENTER is a Four Star Center License in EDENTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 26 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-07 | 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 recorded for twelve children between the dates of December 1, 2025, and January 6, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | 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 (1) caregiver was observed providing care to twelve (12) children ranging from ages one to three (3) years old for approximately three (3) to four (4) minutes in Space # 1A. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | 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. Children ranging from ages one (1) to three (3) years old were grouped together in Space # 1A. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | 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 for infant/toddler children. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | 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. The bottle served to an infant during lunch was not labeled with the name and date. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | 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. two bags of bean in plastic wrapping and a plastic grocery bag was in space accessible to children under age three (3) in Space #1B. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not on file for one preschool child enrolled on December 7, 2022. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-17 | 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. Departure times were not recorded for eight children between the dates of August 8, 2025 through September 4, 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The following play materials were cracked exposing sharp edges on the preschool playground: 2 little tike cars (steering wheels), a wagon in five locations, musical play toy, and a smiling face toy. Vines were protruding over the fence into the infant play area. Three nails e protruding from the wooden fence enclosing the aid conditioner unit in the preschool playground. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-12 | 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. In one of four children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the Summary of NC Child Care Law was not available. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication form for topical ointments was signed and dated by the parent but did not include the name of the topical ointment and amount to be administered. The authorized time frame to administer was listed as March 11, 2024 to "Indef" instead of a twelve-month authorization period, and instructions to administer were vague. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. In one of four children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the ITS/SIDS policy did not include the child's name and was not signed and dated by the parent. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | 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 of four children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the discipline policy did not include child’s name, date of enrollment and was not signed and dated by parent. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | 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. In two of four children's files reviewed, a statement of receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not available. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-29 | 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 on 5/9/23. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | 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 staff person was present on the playground with seventeen children that ranged from two(2) to four(4) years of age. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not recorded for the month of July 2024. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The grass on the playground is overgrown. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Excessive high grass was located on the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | 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 bags were located below the changing table. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | 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. In one(1) out of four(4) files reviewed a staff did not have the most current CPR/First Aid certification available for review today. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | 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. In one(1) out of four(4) files reviewed a staff did not have the most current CPR/First Aid certification available for review today. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | 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. Substitute staff hired on 9/22/23 did not have this acknowledgement available for review on file. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | 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. Staff hired on 9/22/23 did not complete by required due date. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff purse was located in a chair in space two(2) below five feet and not in accordance with Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f). This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-07 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was left unattended in the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-08-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not recorded for the months of April, May, June, and July. | |||
| 2023-08-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. . The kitchen door was left open when the cook was not in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-13 | 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 2/22/22. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | 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 8/31/22 did not have this on file today. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1909 | .0608(c) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy was changed and the center did not give in writing a notice of the change to the children's parents 14 days prior to implementing the new policy and/or a statement from the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the change in policy was not in the child's file. A child enrolled on 8/31/22 did not have this available for review today. | |||
| 2023-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-09 | 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 two(2) above the three(3)-drawer storage cabinet and outlet was not covered. | |||
| 2023-01-09 | 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 two(2) an unlocked three(3)-drawer storage bin located in the classroom area there a plastic Ziploc bag containing chalk. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The staff did not have the required number of ongoing training hours. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. The documented visual checks were dated 5/4/22 with no additional dates of documentation available for the infants enrolled. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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 three years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for one staff person expired on 7/2/21. The current qualification letter was received on 2/14/22. The qualification letter for a second staff person expired on 11/8/21. The current qualification letter was received on 2/24/22. The qualification letter for a third staff person expired on 10/19/21. The current qualification letter was received on 2/8/22. | |||
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