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KIDS-R-US 3 PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC
Winterville, NC
· Pitt County
208 LAURIE ELLIS ROAD,
Winterville, NC 28590
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
74000912
License Holder
KIDS R US 3 PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE, LLC
License Issued
Dec 14, 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 - Outdoor play restricted to fenced area only.
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About the Provider
KIDS-R-US 3 PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC is a Three Star Center License in WINTERVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-360L |
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-360L |
| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-11 | 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 was competed on January 28, 2025 and the next inspection was completed on February 10, 2026. The report from the approved inspection was received on March 11, 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | 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. In space #5, an aerosol can of air freshener was stored in a bookbag in an unlocked closet. One travel bottle of Champagne Toast hand sanitizer was on the keyring, stored on top of a shelf, below five feet. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last updated on February 6, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-03 | 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 was completed on January 28, 2025, a copy of the report was received on April 3, 2025. | |||
| 2025-04-03 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A tablet played Mickey Mouse Clubhouse in space #5 where seven children, two years of age were cared for. | |||
| 2025-04-03 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff employed on 3/24/25 had a TB test on file dated 3/21/24. | |||
| 2025-04-03 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Staff omitted steps in the diapering process by not using a wipes to wipe the child's bottom, wipe the staff's hands and wipe the children's hands. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d). | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-10 | 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. There was one canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, one canister of Great Value Disinfectant Wipes, one travel sized bottle of Lysol Multipurpose Cleaner, and one bottle of Purell Surface Disinfectant located in an unlocked changing table cabinet of space #5. | |||
| 2025-02-10 | 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. One tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste was stored in an unlocked cabinet of the changing table in space #5. | |||
| 2025-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-06 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1, there was one authorization form for a tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment that did not include a parent signature. | |||
| 2024-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-18 | Violation | 848 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) |
| Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. One tube of Triple Paste AF ointment was used for a child under two years of age, when the dosing instructions read "Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor." No documentation from a medical professional was on file at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 #1, the authorization for prescription Mupirocin ointment expired 8/27/24. The medication log show the ointment was applied on 8/28/24, 8/29/24, 8/30/24, 9/4/24 and 9/5/24. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-302A |
| 2024-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-242L |
| 2024-07-10 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. During a diaper change in space #5, the teacher placed a clean diaper under the fully dressed child, then removed the soiled diaper, closed the clean diaper and then redressed the child. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Diapering and Diaper Changing Facilities. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-242L |
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. It was reported that school age children were cared for in the preschool building. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 530 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. It was reported that infants are placed in a bouncy seat for feedings as the staff hold the bottle. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children were observed not lathering their hands for twenty seconds in spaces #3 and #5. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. It was reported that twelve (12) children, two years of age, were cared for my one staff member on June 14, 2024. It was reported that on June 28, 2024, eight (8) children, one year of age, were cared for by one staff member. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-302A |
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-062L |
| 2024-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-30 | 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. One canister of Triamicolone 0.1% was stored on an open shelf above five feet in the changing area of space #2. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. One tube of Budreaux Butt Paste with an expiration date of 4/2024 was located in the diapering area of space #2. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One Ventolin HFA was stored in a Ziplock bag without the original labeled container. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-18 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of six children's record reviewed contained a medical report dated beyond 30 days of enrollment. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | 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. One of six children's record reviewed contained immunization records dated beyond 30 days of enrollment. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #4, the paint is peeling from the wall. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2825 Wall and Ceilings (a). There was cracked dry all and peeling paint on the wall of space #2 near the block and dramatic play area. There was peeling paint on the wall in space #5, near the block area. | |||
| 2024-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-312L |
| 2024-04-01 | 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. A teacher in space #4 administered Slumber and Sleep Lavender oil to a child on 3/21/24 without written authorization. In space #2, there was a jar of petroleum jelly with no authorization form. In space #6, there was one Ventolin HFA inhaler with an authorization form that expired on 3/20/24 and one tube of Desitin with an authorization form that expired on 1/13/24. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-024L |
| 2023-11-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-148L |
| 2023-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-148L |
| 2023-09-22 | Violation | 872 | .1803 |
| The discipline policy was not followed. It was reported that a former staff member pinch and hit children. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Violation | 1844 | .0713(a)(2) |
| The staff/child ratio for the youngest child was not maintained when children of all ages were cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day. Eighteen children, one to four years of age, were located in space #3 with two teachers. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A child 8 years of age was being cared for in space #3, therefore not meeting the permitted age restriction. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | 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. Three plastic bags storing children's clothing and diapers/pullups were stored in open cubbies below five feet in space #6. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One staff member was present with seven children, one year of age. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One child was unattended in space #6 | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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. Five Ziplock and grocery bags were observed in space #6. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff employed on 7/24/23 had Emergency Information form on file dated 8/24/23, therefore it was not on file on or before the first day of work. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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. Staff employed on 5/15/23 did not have documentation of review of The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for review. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A ProAir, HFA inhaler was stored in a cubby below five feet in space #6. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d). | |||
| 2023-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. During a diaper change the teacher did not clean the child's hands with a wipe after the soiled diaper was removed. The teacher did not remove her gloves, nor was a wipe used to clean her hands prior to putting on the clean diaper. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Diapering and Diaper Changing Facilities. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. During a diaper change the teacher did not clean the child's hands with a wipe after the soiled diaper was removed. The teacher did not remove her gloves, nor was a wipe used to clean her hands prior to putting on the clean diaper. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Diapering and Diaper Changing Facilities. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff employed on 4/3/23 had a TB test dated 3/30/22 on file during the visit. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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. One of ten staff files reviewed did not have valid Fist Aid certification. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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. One of ten staff files reviewed did not have valid CPR certification. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of six children's files reviewed did not have a medical report on file for review. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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. Three of six children's files reviewed did not have a copy of immunization records. One of the six children's files reviewed had immunizations obtained beyond 30 days of enrollment. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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. Staff employed on 6/13/22 did not a training certificate on file for review. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff employed on 4/10/22 did not complete health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-16 | 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. There were three (3) open outlets on a power strip in the hallway outside the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | 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. Two bags of Tide Pods were stored in an unlocked filing cabinet in the hall outside the office. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-02 | 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 and space #2, activity plans were for the week of 11/7/22. In space #3, the activity plans were not dated and in space #5 there were no activity plans posted or available. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2 and space #5 there were containers of diaper cream that were not accompanied by parental authorization forms. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | 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 mulch underneath and around the stationary climber on outdoor space #2 measured between 3 - 5 inches. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-07 | 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. Food substitutions for lunch were not recorded on the menus posted in the classrooms. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in the space #1 had a thermometer that registered 52 degrees. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | 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. A prescription of Nystatin was stored in a cubby above five feet in the diaper changing area of space #1. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Parental authorization to administer diaper cream was missing for five diaper creams located in between space #1 and space #2. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | 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 bags containing children's clothes were stored on the floor in a box in the lobby and plastic bags were stored in drawers below the diaper changing station between space #1 and space #2. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-11 | 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. Paper towels were not available at the hand washing sink in space #3. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #4 there was a prescription for Albuterol that expired on 11/19/21 and the product expired on June 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | 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. Plastic bags containing children's clothes and bottles were stored below five feet between space #1 and space #2. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | 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. There was a laminator located on a shelf below five feet in space #3. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | 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. Staff employed on 7/25/22 did not have documentation of orientation completed within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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