Three Star Center License
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Kids World, Inc
Eden, NC
· Rockingham County
501 HIGHLAND PARK DRIVE,
Eden, NC 27288
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 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
79000165
License Holder
KID'S WORLD, INC. OF STONEVILLE
License Issued
Apr 20, 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
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About the Provider
KIDS WORLD, INC is a Three Star Center License in EDEN NC, with a maximum capacity of 150 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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Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-018L |
| 2026-08-24 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space 4, there were nine children, ages seven months to one year, with one teacher. | |||
| 2026-08-24 | Violation | 1848 | .0604(h) |
| The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. There was a fresh cigarette butt outside the kitchen door. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-018L |
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. During staff interviews it was confirmed that children from space 2a and space 5 would be combined in space 2a causing the space to be out of staff/child ratios different days this summer. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Today, one classroom was only served Nutrigrain bar for breakfast. There was no other component provided. Also during staff interviews it was stated that for a couple of weeks this summer there was no milk provided at lunch. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | 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 five years for the date of issuance). A staff member's qualification letter expired May 14, 2026. She does not have an application submitted in ABCMS. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 1848 | .0604(h) |
| The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. During staff interviews it was confirmed that staff use a side door to smoke on the premises. There were several cigarette butts by the side door said to be used. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 2a there was not a schedule posted. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 2a there was not a current activity plan posted. In space 1, "free choice" was written for two (2) days. In space 3a there was not a current activity posted. In space 3b the activity plan did not include enough activities. In space 5 "free Choice" was used three (3) days for one or more activities. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | 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. In space 3a there were no sensory toys. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 510 | .0901(h) |
| Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center. In space 3b a one-year-old is provided 2 percent milk but there is no written instructions on file. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. There was no menu for this week. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space 3b the feeding plan for a fourteen-month-old did not include table food. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. In space 3a a child's diaper was changed and the surface was not cleaned or disinfected. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | 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 five years for the date of issuance). Three (3) staff's qualification letter expired November 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | 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 in June 2025 did not receive First Aid training until December 2025 instead of within ninety (90) days of hire. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | 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 June 2025 did not receive CPR training until December 2025 instead of within ninety (90) days of hire. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | 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 required to receive ten (10) hours of training only received one (1) hour. Another staff required to receive ten (10) hours of training received one (1) hour and had five (5) hours to carry over from the year before. This left the staff member four (4) hours short. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 1419 | .0601(b) |
| All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Two (2) bike go rounds and one (1) merry-go-round did not have the manufacturers instructions on file. | |||
| 2025-12-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-184L |
| 2025-11-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1125-184L |
| 2025-11-25 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. There were twelve (12) children, one to two years, with one (1) teacher for approximately three (3) minutes. When the other teacher arrived back to the classroom she had another one-year-old with her making the group size thirteen (13) instead of the required group size of twelve (12). | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On November 19, 2025, there were three (3) infants observed sleeping in bouncy seats that were placed in cribs. | |||
| 2025-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-234L |
| 2025-10-23 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The screen time for space 2a was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan. | |||
| 2025-10-23 | 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 3a there was dried food in several areas and visible dirt in high traffic areas. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space 3a, three (3) children were using a tablet and one (1) child was watching something on a cell phone. This space had twelve (12) two year old and two (2) three year old children present today. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. In space 3a the diaper changing surface was not cleaned or disinfected after one (1) use. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space 5 there was an electric fan in use. The fan was on the floor and did not have a mesh guard. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Two (2) new staff, hired March 20, 2025 and June 30, 2025, were not listed on the staff roster in the ABCMS system. | |||
| 2025-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space 3a a teacher was assisting a child in the bathroom. The teacher was all the way inside the bathroom and could not see the children in the classroom. During this time a child throw a wooden block at another child. Also a child hit another child with a toy. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space 4 one (1) child's feeding plan did not reflect the change to table food. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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. In space 3b the six (6) children present did not wash their hands before eating lunch. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In space 3a there was a pacifier stored on the diaper changing pad. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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 3a there is a quarter sized hole in the door to the bathroom. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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. In space 3a there was a small bottle of Gain laundry detergent and two (2) containers of disinfecting wipes on the lower shelf of an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In space 3a a child was observed crying the teacher did not comfort the child. The teacher did speak with the child about princesses but was not seen comforting the child. Another child was also seen crying and the teacher was seen telling the child that he was fine. She finally comforted the child after several minutes of him crying. In space 3b the teacher was observed sitting in a chair playing with her watch as a child was crying on the floor. Also during this observation a child hit another child in the head with a toy vehicle and the child that was hit started crying. The teacher did not attend to the child that was hit nor did she address the child that did the hitting. She did pick up the other child that was crying on the floor after she was done typing on her watch. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Seven (7) children were missing a photograph when being transported. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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. Four (4) children's records did not have a medical and immunization record on file. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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 (1) staff did not have the training within ninety (90) days of employment. She was hired September 12, 2024 and didn't receive the training until January 8, 2025. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 476 | .1005(b)(6) |
| Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. Attendance for children in space 1 was not checked before leaving the center and upon return to the center during off premise activities that occurred in June, July and August. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In spaces 2b and 3a adult scissors were on a table within children's reach. In space 3a there was a Wite Out pen on a table. In space 3b there was a purse that children were allowed to play with that has long straps that could be a strangulation hazard. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. In vehicle, license plate TBR-3414, there was not a sign posted regarding smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 418 | .0508(d)(3) |
| Children three years old or older were in care and the schedule did not reflect daily indoor and outdoor opportunities for free choice and teacher directed activities. In space 2a, the schedule was not posted due to the teacher cleaning the window where the schedule had been posted. The schedule listed "free play" from 9:30-10:45, however, it was observed that no free choice was allowed and all activities during this time were teacher directed. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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. A child's feeding plan was missing the parent's signature. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. A child's feeding plan did not include that the child was eating table food. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. The two (2) teachers in space 4 did not wash their hands before putting on gloves and feeding infants table food and/or baby food. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 3b an outlet plate has been pulled away from the wall and is loose. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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. There was trash and insulation coming out of the wall onto the outdoor play area. Also, the outdoor play area has a drainage issue that has not been corrected since it was brought to the director's attention during a visit in August 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Two (2) staff did not have documentation that they have completed any on-going training for 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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 (1) employee did not have the topic "Recognizing, responding and reporting abuse, neglect or maltreatment" documented as having been reviewed with her. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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. One (1) staff was required to complete her health and safety training by June 2023 and has not completed any of the required topics, other than CPR and First Aid training. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were two (2) chairs in space 3a that were loose and coming apart from the base when the children were sitting. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Children ages two and three years were served whole hotdogs. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | Rule Violated | |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival to the outdoor play area, I observed two (2) teachers, from spaces 2a and 2b, sitting down in chairs near the exit door to space 2a. There were twenty-nine (29) children from the two (2) classrooms playing outside. Due to the layout of the outdoor play area they could not see the children that were playing around the corner of the building. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/9/2023 |
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| 2023-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0823-140L |
| 2023-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0823-140L |
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space 3a there were eleven (11) children, ages one to three years old, with two (2) teachers. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0623-021L |
| 2023-06-20 | 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. There was a bucket of mop water in the hallway, that children use throughout the day. There can not be standing water on the child care premises. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0623-021L |
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. There was one (1) teacher in space 3b with six (6) children, ages ten months to one year. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. There were four (4) teachers sitting down outside while forty-one (41) children were running throughout the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There is a red and blue tunnel that has nails exposed and a broken board on the base. There is an orange plastic ladder on a play house that is cracked. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 1016 | GS 110-91(8); GS 110-106(e); 10A NCAC 09 .0703(a) |
| Someone less than 18 years old had responsibility for, or was left in charge of a group of children. During the staff interviews it was stated that a seventeen (17) year old was left alone with children in the evenings after staff left for the day. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. An infant is enrolled in space 3b. The teacher present today in that classroom does not have ITS-SIDS training. She was alone in that classroom today. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 205 | G.S. 110-91(6) |
| Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings. In space 1, there were only eight (8) hooks and eight (8) cubbies available for children's belongings. There are thirty-seven (37) children enrolled in this space. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | 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. In space 4a there were only two (2) toys for pretend play. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space 2a there was a shelving unit that the top was loose and children were observed lifting it up. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | 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. In space 2a there was a tube of Blistex that was on top of the counter by the sink. In the van used for transportation there was a tube of Carmex in the back where the children sit. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. In space 1, there was a line of ants in one of the bathrooms. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space 3a there is a cabinet door loose. It is hanging away from the base of the cabinet creating a pinching hazard. | |||
| 2022-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 4, there were cleaning supplies in an unlocked file cabinet. The key was also still in the lock. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-21 | Violation | 801 | .1003(b) |
| Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children. The facility's procedures stated that 'children should never be left unattended'. On Friday, September 16, 2022, a child was left unattended for five (5) minutes when the facility dropped the child off at the middle school at 7:40am and the school did not open until 7:45am. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. An infant, in space 4a, was sitting in a high chair but was not strapped in. The teachers were not within arms reach of the child while he was in the chair. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. An eleven month old child was observed eating waffles during today's visit. The child's feeding plan did not have table food listed as allowed food. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not recorded for August 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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