Five Star Center License
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Kiddie Kare Too
Albemarle, NC
· Stanly County
438 N 4TH ST,
Albemarle, NC 28001
Quick Facts
Capacity
97 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
84000292
License Holder
ALBEMARLE KIDSFIRST CDC INC
License Issued
Jun 11, 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 - Bldg. 1 capacity 65, Bldg. 2 capacity 32
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About the Provider
KIDDIE KARE TOO is a Five Star Center License in ALBEMARLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 97 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-16 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1-1, a current activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space 2-1, a staff/child ratio sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1-2, a current activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space 2-2, a mat was not assigned to every child. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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. In space 1-3, an aerosol can was stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The toddler playground had equipment with chipping paint-yellow, blue and red riding toys. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The written permission from parents for children being transported was beyond the 12-month period. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. A file for a NC Pre-K student did not contain a record of a vision screening. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A file for a NC Pre-K student did not contain record of a hearing screening being completed. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | 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. Staff members, K.S. and A.M. did not complete the health and safety trainings as required. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-29 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The air vents in spaces #2-2 and 2-1 needed to be cleaned and the air vent in space 2-1 was missing a screw which prevented it from being flush against the ceiling. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | 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. In space #2-2 sanitizing solution and soapy water were placed on a table next to the changing table. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of the required orientation for staff member A.A. was not provided. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-096L |
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, the blue metal tunnel had chipping paint. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. Staff member, K.B. did not complete all of the required on-going training hours. Four(4) hours are needed. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A child's file did not contain the parent's signed acknowledgement of receipt of the discipline policy. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool playground, the triangular handle bars were attached with "S" hooks that were not secure. One triangular hand grip easily separated from the bar. | |||
| 2023-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-176A |
| 2023-09-18 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. The facility did not send a copy of the incident report involving an injury to a three-year-old child. The child's injury required three staples in hi scalp at the hospital. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-09 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0723-028L |
| 2023-07-13 | 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. I observed 6 gallon size cans of paint in an unused childcare room that wasn't locked during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1318 | .0802(d) |
| Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. One child present and enrolled did not have a completed medical authorization present during today' visit. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Two (2) children present and enrolled did not have a sign/documentation of a written statement giving them permission to participate off premise. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0623-058A |
| 2023-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In building 2, the toddler classrooms did not have sufficient quantity of materials in the block area, and dramatic play area. In building 1, space, 2, the block area did not have a second set of blocks available/accessible for children to use. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Building 1, space 2 and 3 the walls were observed with chipping paint, the ceiling tiles and the light fixture need addressing and the sinks /splash wall in the bathroom (space 3) need repair. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Two over the counter medication was not given back or discarded to two (2) children's families that are no longer enrolled at the facility. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) new staff member, hired on 2/6/23 (T.W) did not have documentation of receiving an orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. During the visit today, I overheard a staff member telling a child, "you are going to make me take away your stickers". The staff member used an elevated voice often to get children to stop talking and to behave accordingly. | |||
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