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Little Stars Child Development Center Startown, Ll

Newton, NC · Catawba County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (4 reviews)
2615 W NC 10 HIGHWAY, Newton, NC 28658
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Quick Facts

Capacity
79 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 466-1546
2615 W NC 10 HIGHWAY
Newton, NC 28658
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✓ Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
18000541
License Holder
LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN LLC
License Issued
Apr 8, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

Reviews

4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
4 reviews
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Momma
2019-10-20 14:06:25
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have had my child in this daycare facility for 3+ years, facility is very clean, the staff is stretched thin (not their fault, lack of people willing to work) but they are always helpful! Absolutely love the owner an her love for all the children in her facility! The 1/2 yr old younger teacher is absolutely amazing with her children! So attentive with each child individually! Parents love to see the teachers interacting with the children! I do believe they could use more Learning time in the older classroom, but I'd definitely recommend this child care facility to anyone!

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Susie
2019-09-22 21:19:42
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My kids have been going here for 2 years and I cant say enough good things about this place.the teachers are all amazing, and this is one of the cleanest daycares I have seen.

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Martha
2019-09-11 00:52:42
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am an employee

I am an employee and have been working there since March. I work in the office and am not a teacher but I have seen what a great place for children to learn and be loved. The teachers really love the children. The owner really loves each one of the kids. They feed them nutritious meals and they are very well cared for. It really is a great place for children to be loved.

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avery
2016-06-20 22:24:16
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Please don't send your child here , they don't really watch your children , idek why they have 4 stars my child has only been there for a month and her face is beat up , and and the teacher has the nerve to blame her
I wish her would let me send pictures of her face

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About the Provider

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LITTLE STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER STARTOWN, LL is a Four Star Center License in NEWTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 79 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
2026-09-10 Unannounced Inspection No 0826-191L
2026-08-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0826-191L
2026-08-20 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While on the playground, adequate supervision was not maintained for approximately one minute and a half, while one teacher supervising eight children had her back turned to the children and there was no other adult present.
2026-04-08 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-08 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-09-03 Unannounced Inspection No 0825-186L
2025-08-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0825-186L
2025-08-20 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #3 I observed camera footage that showed one teacher with her back turned to the children while on her cell phone. While her back was to the children a child fell face first onto the floor after standing on a toy car. This is a violation of a requirement in .1801(a)(1-5).
2025-08-20 Violation 1952 .0802(e)
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent. Incident reports were not completed and given to the parents each time an incident occurred.
2025-06-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-06-17 Violation 1314 .0802(c)(2)
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One (1) child’s application did not have a preferred health care professional named. As discussed, a health care provider should be listed on the application which the parent states is preferred in the event of an emergency. I suggest a review of children’s records be completed to ensure that all items have been completed accurately and entirely without leaving any spaces blank.
2025-06-17 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. One (1) child’s application did not include all information regarding the child’s health care needs including: fears, unique behaviors and special characteristics.
2025-02-19 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0225-070L
2025-02-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-02-19 Violation 853 .0802(g)(1-6)
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident that occurred while a child was in care was not logged on the incident report log.
2024-07-02 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-07-02 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. In space 3 there was a bottle in the refrigerator that was not labeled with the date or the child’s name.
2024-07-02 Violation 856 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p)
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was trash and debris on the playground that is used by children ages 4 years old, 5 years old and school age.
2024-07-02 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 3, sleep checks for 1 child under 12 months old were not completed as required.
2024-07-02 Violation 895 .0606(a)(1)(A-B)
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In space 3 there was 1 child asleep in a seating apparatus.
2024-07-02 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 3 there was a Cherry Sundrop soft drink sitting on the counter.
2024-07-02 Violation 1882 .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d)
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 3 there were 2 diaper creams that were not labeled with the child’s name. In space 3 there was 1 medication permission to administer form for A&D Ointment that provides standing orders to administer, did not identify the name of the medication to be administered.
2024-06-04 Unannounced Inspection No 0524-430A
2024-02-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-02-21 Violation 1327 G.S. 110-91(9)
Accurate records were not maintained for all children. In classroom 8 attendance records were not updated.
2023-08-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-08-01 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today's visit the door to the kitchen was not locked while children were in care, providing access to hazardous material and water tempered between 80 degrees F and 110 degrees F.
2023-08-01 Violation 1423 10A NCAC 09 .2506(a)
First aid equipment was not always available regardless of where activities were provided. Spaces 3, 8, 9, and 11 did not have first aid items available for use regardless of where activities were provided.
2023-03-03 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-02-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-27 Violation 301 GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e)
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon arrival to the playground one (1) staff member JC was supervising twelve (12) children on the playground.
2023-02-27 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today's visit the door to the kitchen was not locked while children was in care, providing access to hazardous material and water tempered between 80 degrees F and 110 degrees F.
2022-11-10 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-09-09 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. Fire inspections have been completed as required but not recorded on the inspection form provided by the division and not sent to the child care consultant within five days.
2022-09-09 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the playground for the preschool children, the landscape fabric was exposed in several places creating a tripping hazard. Please add mulch to those areas to cover the exposed landscape fabric. In the mulched area under and around the dome climber grass has grown amongst the mulch. On the playground for the toddlers, grass has grown amongst the sand surfacing under the little tykes climber.
2022-09-09 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 employee who was hired February 21, 2022, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training until June 30, 2022.
2022-09-09 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. One employee did not complete three of the Health and Safety topics within the past five years.

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