Four Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Laughing Turtles Learning Academy
Gaston, NC
· Northampton County
220 School Street,
Gaston, NC 27832
Quick Facts
Capacity
24 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
66000122
License Holder
Laughing Turtles Learning Academy
License Issued
Sep 14, 2026
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
Laughing Turtles Learning Academy is a Four Star Center License in GASTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 24 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-19 | 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 bottle of citrus aerosol spray was observed stored on a shelf that was five feet off the floor in the bathroom, used by the children. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-28 | 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. Two (2) staff have not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. They were due to complete the training on or before June 16, 2026 and June 23, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-03 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. One (1) child was observed being served juice as a beverage for lunch. | |||
| 2026-06-03 | 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. Documentation was not on file verifying visual safe sleep checks were conducted for one (1) infant. | |||
| 2026-06-03 | 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 completed on June 1, 2026 for a staff member, whose date of employment was May 26, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-03 | 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. A TB skin test was read negative on June 1, 2026 for a staff member whose date of employment was May 26, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-03 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member who was hired 3/23/26, was not qualified prior to employment. The staff member was qualified 4/2/26. | |||
| 2026-06-03 | 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. A medical exam was not on file for one (1) child that was enrolled March 24, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-03 | 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. The staff member present and assigned to care for children, including an infant, in Room 1 does not have current ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2026-06-03 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation from the parent of one (1) child was not on file acknowledging the receipt of the center's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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