Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Kid City Usa Canton Nc
Canton, NC
· Haywood County
43 CRESTVIEW ST,
Canton, NC 28716
Quick Facts
Capacity
95 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
44000195
License Holder
CANTON NC HIVE, INC.
License Issued
Sep 1, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets reduced ratios
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About the Provider
KID CITY USA CANTON NC is a Five Star Center License in CANTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival at the facility, I observed three (3) staff member’s sitting in adult metal chairs with twelve (12) children aged one year of age on the playground for children aged one-year-of age. One (1) staff member was observed attending to a child standing beside her. The other two (2) staff members were not observed attending to children. Children were observed playing throughout the playground area and areas were staff members were not positioned. | |||
| 2026-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-13 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for children ages three-through-four-years-of age the posted activity plan did not include a date. In the infant classroom the activity plans posted were dated for January. | |||
| 2026-02-13 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In the classroom with children 13-16 months of age there was not a written feeding plan posted for two (2) children that were under 15 months of age. | |||
| 2026-02-13 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the infant classroom there were three (3) written feeding plans that did not include the parent's signature. | |||
| 2026-02-13 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In the infant classroom there was one child under 12 months of age that was observed sleeping. The child's safe sleep chart did not contain any information regarding the time the child fell asleep or that any safe sleep checks had been completed. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-328L |
| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-328L |
| 2025-11-04 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. You reported today that a climber with a slide structure was added to the playground and it did not have the required depth of protective surfacing. The structure was removed today during my visit prior to getting to measure the mulch that was provided. | |||
| 2025-11-04 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was conducted on 09/30/2025. | |||
| 2025-11-04 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Based on staff report today there have been times in which there have been more than twelve (12) children on the front playground. The front playground only allows twelve (12) children to be using the area at one time at 100 sq. ft. per child. | |||
| 2025-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-10 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch cushioning red arch climber on the older kids playground measured less then 6 inches underneath and around it. | |||
| 2025-10-10 | 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. The laundry room door was left unlocked and contained several bottles of laundry detergent, cleaning supplies and other hazardous items. In the classroom for children ages one year of age there was a bottle of Mr. Clean cleaner stored underneath the diaper changing table that was not locked. | |||
| 2025-10-10 | 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 the classroom for children aged one year of age the cabinet area located underneath the diaper changing table was not locked and contained diapers wrapped in packaging plastic and a plastic bag. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-20 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In the classroom for children aged four-through-five-years the staff member was observed sitting in a way at the table that her back was turned from children eating at the second table. After several children had finished eating but several children were still eating the staff member started putting out children's cots for nap and could not see children at the table. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for children ages four-through-five-years of age the activity plan posted was dated March 10th-March 17th. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | 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 the classroom for children ages one-through-two-years of age there was a prescribed container of diapering powder stored in an unlocked container with the other diapering creams. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch surfacing under and around the red arch climber on the older children's playground measuered less than 6 inches. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-329L |
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Staff reported two (2) children were climbing on the easel on 8/20/24 at approximately 2:10pm when one (1) child got their foot caught at the top of the approximately four (4) foot easel and fell to the ground, causing the child to break their arm. During the visit today, a child was observed climbing on the easel and jumping off the easel ledge, where art supplies would be stored, and to the ground. The same child was observed climbing onto the window ledge of a playhouse and jumped to the ground. The incidents that occurred created an unsafe outdoor environment. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 Spray and Wash was located on the sink in space #2b, an unlocked licensed space that is currently used as a staff room. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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. Easily torn plastic wipes containers were located below the diaper station in a cabinet that opens in space #2a, the classroom with two and three year old children. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) staff hired on 5/10/24 did not have a signed and dated statement for the receipt of the job description and review of the operational and personnel policies. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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. One (1) staff hired on 6/28/24 did not have an acknowledgment form on file. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was not an activity plan posted in space #2a, the classroom with two and three year old children. The activity plan in space #1a, the classroom with one and two year old children, was dated for the week of 6/3/24. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were three (3) areas on the walls in space #4b, the classroom with four year old children through six year old children, that had peeling paint. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | 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 grocery bags and easily torn plastics and wipes packages were stored below five feet in space #2a, the classroom with two and three year old children. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | 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. The safe sleep policy for the center was not posted in space #4a, the infant room. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | 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. Two (2) staff hired on 3/6/24 have not completed First Aid training. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | 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. Two (2) staff hired on 3/6/24 have not completed CPR training. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current schedule was not posted in space #2a, the classroom with two-year-old children. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 475 | .0510(c)(3) |
| Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. Sand play for preschoolers, children three through five years of age, is offered on outdoor space #1. The sandbox on space #1, the playground for children three through five years of age, was bare with the black fabric ground cover exposed. Sand play is not occurring due to no sand. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a portable piece of equipment for children to pretend they were driving on playground space #1, the outdoor space for three through five year old children. The equipment had peeling paint and rust on it. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | 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 cabinet in space #2b, the classroom with infants, was unlocked with the cleaner Fabuloso. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. A blank incident log was available in the office and had no incidents recorded in the log. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | 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. Easily torn plastic from diaper and pull-up packages was located below five feet in space #2a, the classroom with two-year-old children. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | 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. A child file for an infant that began enrollment on 4/1/24 did not contain the safe sleep policy signed by the parent. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One (1) staff hired on 4/22/24 did not have an application on file. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One (1) staff hired on 4/4/24 has zero (0) hours documented for new staff orientation. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch measured as low as three (3) inches under and around the u-shaped climber on outdoor space #1, the playground for three through five year old children. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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