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KIDZ PLACE CHILD CARE #2
Greenville, NC
· Pitt County
2717 SOUTH MEMORIAL DRIVE,
Greenville, NC 27834
Quick Facts
Capacity
25 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 364-8720
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
74000771
License Holder
WARD, STEPHANY R
License Issued
May 1, 2019
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
KIDZ PLACE CHILD CARE #2 is a Three Star Center License in GREENVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-09 | 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 classrooms space #3 there was an aerosol Off Clean Feel bug spray stored above five feet on a shelf above the diaper table and in the closet above five feet in a child's cubby there was a Great Value Disinfectant Spray. In the first aid kit on the Chevy Expressway van there was 4 packets of antiseptic wipes, and 9 packets of triple antibiotic ointments. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff Z. Grimes expired on 8/11/26 and J. Jenkins expired on 4/3/26. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | 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 Z. Grimes emergency information form expired on 8/11/26. | |||
| 2026-08-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-306L |
| 2026-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-306L |
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. On March 10, 2026 three children four years of age were cared for in a classroom space at First Choice Learning Academy 74000954. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-304L |
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1020 | GS 110-91(8) |
| All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it's equivalency within 2 years. Lead teachers Zan. Grimes and Zam. Grimes did not have a DCDEE WORKS letter on file confirming Lead Teach Equivalency. Lead teacher A. Speller did not have the NC Early Childhood Credential. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was an opening in the brick underpinning of the facility on the playground. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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 hired on 5/22/25 had an emergency information form on file dated 5/29/25. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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). Staff hired on 3/28/23 qualification letter expired on 9/10/25 and a new letter was on file dated 9/15/25. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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. Staff hired on 5/22/25 did not have a valid First Aid training on file. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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. Staff hired on 5/22/25 did not have a valid CPR training on file. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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 hired on 3/28/23 did not complete 20 hours of required on-going training hours. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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 hired on 5/22/25 had an acknowledgement on file dated 6/13/25. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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 hired on 6/9/25 had a training on file dated 9/17/25. | |||
| 2025-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-23 | 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. Staff did not assist three children under age one in handwashing after outdoor play. | |||
| 2025-04-23 | 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 B. Taft hired on 4/10/25 had a TB skin test on file dated 12/6/23. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space # 4 plastic bag was stored under the changing table. The outside ramp leading to the playground has loose boards. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. After reviewing the documented incident log and forms, multiple forms were missing information. Including: child’s last name, if the parent was contacted, date parents signed. who contacted the parent, when the parent was contacted | |||
| 2024-10-10 | 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. In classroom space # 4 plastic bag was stored under the changing table. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The sleep charts on the iPad for 10/9/24, documentation showed the child went to sleep at 11:15am and the next documentation was when the child awoke at 12:54pm. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | 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. Staff, C. Hardy, employed on 5/6/24 did not have documentation on file verifying First Aid certification was completed and is current. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | 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. Staff, C. Hardy, employed on 5/6/24 did not have documentation on file verifying CPR certification was completed and is current. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Four (4) children's departure times for 10/3/24 were not available. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled on 4/9/24 did not have a physical on file. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | 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. Staff, Charita Hardy, qualification letter expired on 10/3/24 and information for requalification was not submitted prior to the expiration. There was not a current qualification letter available on site. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 886 | .0606(a)(5) |
| The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. The thermostat in classroom space #3 where two children under age one were resting was 76 degrees. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff K. Wilkins hired on 5/24/24 and A. Johnson hired on 5/7/24 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | 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 K. Wilkins hired on 5/24/24 did not have an emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | 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 S. Peele hired on 3/6/24 received five hours of orientation per the documentation of staff orientation for child care centers form. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | 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. A ITS-SIDS certificate was not on file for staff K. Wilkins who was caring for two children under age one and one child one years of age in classroom space #3. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff's health questionnaire expired on 9/28/22 and an annual health questionnaire was not on file. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | 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. One staff's emergency information form expired on 9/28/22 and an annual form was not on file. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | 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 fired on hired on 12/1/17 First Aid training expired on 10/31/23 and a new training was not on file. One staff hired on 4/28/22 did not have documentation of First Aid training on file within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | 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 fired on hired on 12/1/17 CPR training expired on 10/31/23 and a new training was not on file. One staff hired on 4/28/22 did not have documentation of CPR training on file within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One of two children's records reviewed a health assessment was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of an annual review was not on file for staff hired on 12/1/17 and documentation of review during orientation was not on file for staff hired on 9/26/23. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired on 4/28/22 did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of hire. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #3 a staff purse was stored on top of children's cots in the closet below five feet. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space #2 and space #3 were dated for October week 4. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | 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 a container of ZEP wipes on the floor in the closet. A jar of Vaseline was stored in a child's container in the bathroom on the diaper table shelf below five feet. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | 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 written authorization was not on file for a jar of Vaseline stored inside a child's container in the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | 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. The head of the worm tunnel was broken leaving plastic bolts protruding from the tunnel. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | 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. In space #3 plastic trash bags were stored in a compartment of an over the door shoe holder below five feet. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-16 | 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. Written authorization for three asthma inhalers were expired. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A tube of Destin for a child enrolled in space #4 expired on 1/2023. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff hired on 3/28/2023 did not have record of 16 hours of orientation on file. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. First aid kits were not located on the two vans used to transport children. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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. One of four children emergency information did not include a picture. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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. One of four children's authorization form did not have a permission to transport form on file. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 1128 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. Record of three children being transported was not documented for 5/15/2023. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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. A smoking and tobacco restriction was not posted on the vehicle used to transport children. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. Six (6) children age 0 to 1 year of age were supervised by one (1) staff member. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 538 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Sippy cups were stored uncovered in the refrigerator. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door the the crawl space had fallen, leaving it open. The fencing surrounded the gas meter was broken, creating sharp edges. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. The storage building containing paint, Raid bug spray, Draino Max, spray paint and ammonia, was unlocked and open. Brake fluid and oil was stored in the van that transports children. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | 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 learning materials were stored on a chair and above the changing table. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for janitorial staff. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | 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 TB test nor screening was on file for janitorial staff and the volunteer. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | 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. Emergency information was not on file for the volunteer staff member. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A Criminal Background Check was not completed for Joseph Jenkins prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | 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. The photo was missing from the emergency information for the child enrolled 6/27/22. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | 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. Child enrolled on 6/27/22 did not have written permission to transport on file for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | 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 hired on 11/7/22 did not have documentation for review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 1958 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A volunteer did not have a health questionnaire on file for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-24 | 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. A child was roughly handled when being placed in a chair. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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