Four Star Center License
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Kids Of Joy Child Care Center
Snow Hill, NC
· Greene County
182 SHINE ROAD,
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Quick Facts
Capacity
82 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 747-1220
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
40000118
License Holder
KIDS OF JOY CHILD CARE CENTER, LLC
License Issued
Aug 2, 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 - Building #1 capacity 42; Building #2 capacity 40
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About the Provider
Kids Of Joy Child care Center is owned by Saraphinea Sheppard. Kids Of Joy was a 5 star family child care home for 10yrs. We love to provide quality care for children. Kids Of Joy is a chidcare Center were we LIVE, LAUGH, and LEARN!
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Room 1 and 2 activity plans dated July 2026. Teacher's posted August activity plans. | |||
| 2026-08-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In school age room a plastic sterilite storage container was broken, cracked causing sharp edge. | |||
| 2026-08-18 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. In Room 2 aquaphor diaper rash cream had no permission to adminsiter form. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor environment, a toy ride-on car had a broken steering wheel, with sharp edges. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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 3, four cans of shaving cream were store in an unlocked cabinet. The shaving cream cans were aerosol cans. | |||
| 2025-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A jug of orange heavy duty cleaning solution was under an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom used by school-age children in Space #3 in Building 2. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-16 | 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. Arrival and departure times were not recorded for children between the dates of October 2, 2024, to October 11, 2024. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A jug of round-up spray was on the ground beside building #2 in space accessible to children. The top of a storage container was cracked exposing sharp edges in classroom #3 and on the playground used by school age children. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed first aid training. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed CPR training. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff/child ratio were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care to six children ranging from ages five months to one year old in classroom #2. | |||
| 2024-08-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-20 | 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. A. Bynum began employment on January 22, 2024. She had a TB test on file; however, the TB test was not completed within twelve (12) months of new employment. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The 2004 Chevy Express with the license plate CAY-8001 had a large hole which was exposing a metal pole in the upholstery in the third-row seat. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-19 | 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. The director did not have a current Emergency Information Form on file. The director filled out the form and placed it in her file. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date, 6/28/21, of the qualification letter, the child care provider, Lakeshia Sheppard, did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. Lakeshia Sheppard completed the criminal qualification on 7/29/21. | |||
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