Three Star Center License
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Kiddie Connection
Concord, NC
· Cabarrus County
339 DAVIDSON HIGHWAY,
Concord, NC 28027
Quick Facts
Capacity
41 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
13000514
License Holder
RENCK, DANIELLE
License Issued
Aug 4, 2022
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
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About the Provider
KIDDIE CONNECTION is a Three Star Center License in CONCORD NC, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30AM -6PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30AM -6PM
- Tuesday6:30AM -6PM
- Wednesday6:30AM -6PM
- Thursday6:30AM -6PM
- Friday6:30AM -6PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In Space 4 a space heater was being used and was accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In Space 2 there was a broken tile which created a hole and had exposed flooring underneath. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. In Space 2 there is chipping paint on the window sills and is accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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 4 two outlets accessible to children did not have safety coverings. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. On the playground a mobile plastic slide had cracks and was accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In Space 4 a space heater was on the counter at the children's level and was in use. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff with a hire date of 1/12/26 did not have documentation of orientation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. One staff with a hire date of 9/27/16 did not have the required number of on-going training hours. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space 4 there were 12 children present. One of the children was 3 years of age. The facility meets enhanced ratios and therefore with a three year old should have only had a maximum of 10 children. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-08 | 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 2 there was bulk milk dated 9/8/25. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In Space 1 dolls, doll clothing and other soft materials were visibly dirty. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In Space 4, there was evidence of droppings and chewed/torn paper in the drawers. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | 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. Hand sanitizer stored in the kitchen was not stored five feet above the floor. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-10 | 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. Two cups in the infant room were dated for last week. There was also a gallon of milk in the kitchen refrigerator with an expiration date of 3/10/25. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. The tables in Space 4 were visibly dirty, children were sitting at the tables and singing. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence on the playground is in disrepair. The top support bar is sagging and dislocated from the top of the fence line. A child could easily reach the bar. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | 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. One staff with a hire date of 9/29/23 had not completed on-going training hours as required. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff with a hire date of 9/29/23 had not completed the Health and Safety Trainings as required. | |||
| 2024-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-064L |
| 2024-12-11 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Since 11/11/2024, departure times were not documented for four children on two occasions. Since 11/11/2024, departure times for five children were not documented on one occasion. | |||
| 2024-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-11 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. Materials in Spaces 1 and 2 had visible surface and ground in dirt. Some of the items include, trucks, soft toys, play kitchen, rugs, dolls, clothing. | |||
| 2024-10-11 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The carpet in Space 1 was frayed which could cause a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2024-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-09 | 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. The last fire inspection was completed on 4/1/23. | |||
| 2024-05-09 | 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 space 2, three children did not not have parent signatures on their feeding plans. For two of the children the second page of the feeding plan was not posted. | |||
| 2024-05-09 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place/lockdown drill documented was 1/8/24. | |||
| 2024-05-09 | 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. A staff member hired on 9/29/23 and a staff member hired on 11/20/23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Space 2 a space heater was plugged in and sitting on the floor accessible to infants. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | 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 plug-in air freshener was on the children's level in Space 4. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | 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. One staff with a hire date of 3/26/23 did not have First Aid certification. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | 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. One staff with a hire date of 3/26/23 did not have CPR certification. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | 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 staff with a hire date of 3/26/23 did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Neglect. | |||
| 2023-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space 2 the date on the activity plan was March 13-24, 2023. In Spaces 3 and 4 there were no dates on the activity plan. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In the classroom for infants a one year old child was watching a phone that was playing a children's musical video. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In the bathroom used by boys there was not toilet paper. In the bathroom used by girls, there was not paper towels. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A basketball goal was hanging in disrepair on the playground. A jug of unidentified liquid was on the back porch. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Along the back of the playground fence there is excessive vegetation growth accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | 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 3 there were two outlets without protective coverings and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Space 2 a tube of Aquaphor was in the room without a permission to administer form. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff with a hire date of April 3, 2023 did not have documentation of orientation. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | 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. One staff received two hours of ongoing training. However, based on their education they are required to receive ten hours of ongoing training. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | 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 employee with a hire date of April 3, 2023 did not have documentation of orientation. | |||
| 2023-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground ground covering under the mulch was exposed in multiple areas creating tripping hazards. | |||
| 2023-01-23 | 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 3 there were two outlets which did not have protective coverings. | |||
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. On the playground there was no fence or covering around the HVAC unit. | |||
| 2023-01-23 | 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 staff did not have a current First Aid certification. | |||
| 2023-01-23 | 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 staff did not have CPR certification. | |||
| 2023-01-23 | 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 staff with a hire date of January 20, 2023 did not have a Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. | |||
| 2023-01-23 | 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 staff with a hire date of March 22, 2022 did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-11 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. In Space 1 the capacity is eight children. There were nine children observed in the space. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. May-July inspections were completed by D. Renck and there is no documentation that she has taken the required training. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. M. Haire began reemployment on 3/22/22 and has not received orientation. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | 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. M. Haire did not complete nor have current First Aid certification. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | 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. M. Haire did not complete nor have current CPR certification. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | 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. G. Robinson began employment on 6/6/22 and has not completed the required training in the first two weeks. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. M. Haire and G. Robinson did not have a separate file for this information. D. Sinke and D. Renck had their current Health Questionnaire in their personnel files. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. D. Sinke had the evaluation form in her file but it was not completed for this year. The last one completed was in January 2021. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. D. Sinke qualified on 4/11/22 but did not have a copy of her letter in her file. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | 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. G. Robinson began employment on 6/6/22 and there was documentation that the above policy was reviewed with her. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 1948 | 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i)(1-4) |
| Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19). The owner received the administrative action on April 19th and did not have it posted during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A child under 12 months old was grouped in a classroom that had two children that were two years of age. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The children were served 'Veggie Straws' with their peanut butter sandwich, mandarin oranges and milk. The packaging was monitored and there was no documentation that the 'Veggie Straws" are equal to a vegetable serving. | |||
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