Four Star Center License
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Kid Kare Academy
Whiteville, NC
· Columbus County
99 AO INMAN LANE,
Whiteville, NC 28472
Quick Facts
Capacity
137 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
24000083
License Holder
KID KARE ACADEMY INC
License Issued
May 31, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
KID KARE ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in WHITEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 137 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.
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Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-10 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired in November 2024 has not completed all the required topic areas. | |||
| 2025-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-03 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground used by 3 and 4 year old children, the musical xylophone had broken pieces that created sharp points. | |||
| 2025-12-03 | 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. A staff member hired May 2025 did not have verification of First Aid training on file. | |||
| 2025-12-03 | 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. A staff member hired May 2025 did not have verification of training on file. | |||
| 2025-12-03 | 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. Two staff members did not complete the training within the required time. A staff member hired in February 2025 last completed the training in 2019. A staff member hired in May 2025 has not yet completed the training. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-084L |
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans posted in Spaces #6 and 7 were dated for the previous week. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two protruding bolts were observed on the playground used by preschool children. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | 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. Broken toys were observed on the playgrounds used by infants, children one and two years of age, and children two and three years of age. One of the tricycles on the tricycle wheel on the playground used by preschool children was missing a medal, and the school bus on the playground used by preschool children was missing a steering wheel. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-19 | 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. Cracked plastic blocks were observed on the playground used by children two and three years of age, and a cracked plastic playhouse was observed on the playground used by children one year of age. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. A thin layer of mulch rather than the required six inches was observed over dirt in the fall zone underneath and around the see saws on the playground used by preschool and school age children. The see saws have a critical height of more than 18 inches. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-03 | 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 trash bags, Ziploc bags and grocery bags were observed accessible to children under three years of age in Spaces #2 and 4. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff evaluation was not on file for one staff member today. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two protruding bolts were observed on the playground used by children two and three years of age. Three wooden boards were detached from the base of the ramp leading to the mobile unit on the playground used by preschool and school age children, leaving rusty nails exposed on each of them. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A large fire ant mound was observed on the playground used by infants and children one year of age. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the wood mulch under and around climbing equipment on both the playground used by preschool and school age children and the playground used by children three and four years of age was not maintained at least six inches required by the height of the equipment. (repeated) | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-18 | 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. A fire inspection has not been conducted since December 28, 2021, over 12 months ago. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Fine motor and musical toys were not provided to children under three years of age in Space #1. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Two large cracks were observed in the walls in Space #6. In addition, a large crack was observed in the door of one of the bathrooms in Space #7. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Several openings in the bottom of the fencing surrounding the playground used by preschool and school age children measured between 3 1/2 and 9 inches. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | 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. Three new staff members did not obtain First Aid certification from an approved agency within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | 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 new staff members did not obtain CPR certification from an approved organization within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1302 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Individual applications were not on file for each child. A complete application was not on file for one child enrolled in August 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Three of the twelve children's records reviewed did not list a health care professional. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. Three of the twelve children's applications reviewed listed chronic medical conditions or allergies, and action plans were not attached. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. A thin layer of mulch over dirt rather than the six inches required by the height of the equipment was observed around several pieces of stationary equipment including a spring rocker, see saws and climbing structure. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. A signed authorization for emergency medical care was not on file for one of the ten children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | 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. Medical exam or health assessment was not on file for one of the ten children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one of the ten children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Information regarding children's particular fears or unique behavior characteristics was not on file for four of the ten children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | 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. The acknowledgement of receipt of this policy was not on file for one of the eleven children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | 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. A staff member employed April 14, 2021 did not complete this training until March 30, 2022. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | 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. Two staff members initially completed health and safety training in January 2017 and have not yet repeated all topics as required. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 1902 | 0.1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Professional development plans were not reviewed or updated for staff members employed more than one year. | |||
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