Three Star Center License
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Lela Anne's Learning Center
Pembroke, NC
· Robeson County
408 BLAINE STREET,
Pembroke, NC 28372
Quick Facts
Capacity
95 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
78000340
License Holder
BROOKS, LARRY T.
License Issued
Mar 2, 2020
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 #2, space #1 and #2 are the only approved classrooms.
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About the Provider
LELA ANNE'S LEARNING CENTER is a Three Star Center License in PEMBROKE NC, with a maximum capacity of 95 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.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-19 | 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. Space #5, documentation of a cumulative screen time log was not available for review. The administrator provided a log screen for the teacher to document all screen time activities. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Space #1, six children one years of age were observed watching cocamelen as a group activity. The teacher turned the screen off and sing with the children as they completed the group activity. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Space #2 and #5 teachers were observed with a Mcdonald's sweet tea and mountain drew drink while providing care for children. The drinks were removed from the classrooms. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation was not on file in space numbers 1 and 7. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 539 | .2508(e)(1-5) |
| When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per 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. In space #7, screen time was used without documentation on a cumulative log. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | 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 #7 near the TV, the wall has been damaged and caved inward. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Several pieces of equipment on the outdoor learning environment were rusted or had chipping or peeling paint, to include but not limited to the following: blue trike, see saw, red climber, helicopter, bus and red house. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | 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 #1, two cans of air freshener and one can of disinfectant spay were sitting on top of the wall mounted changing table | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | 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 member did not complete their questionnaire at least annually. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for seven children. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | 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. On the playground, a piece of wooden is being used as a support beam under the slide of the big climbing structure. You must contact the manufacture for a replacement part or show documentation from the manufacturer indicating the wooden part is acceptable. The children may not use the structure until it comes into compliance. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place was documented as 2/15/24. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | 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. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | 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 staff member did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the required training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | 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 staff member did not complete the required training topics within 5 years of completing the previous training. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One staff member did not review the plan at least annually. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #2, documentation was not posted. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, documentation was not posted. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, several pieces of equipment had chipping paint. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | 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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Documentation is not on file in space numbers 2 and 7. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The posted menu is dated August 7-11. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | 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. Annually updated documentation is not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | 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 member's certification expired 1/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | 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 member's certification expired 1/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan in not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's statement is not dated. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #4, a soda bottle was located on a shelf under the bulletin board. The bottle was removed. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | 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 staff member had not completed the required training within 5 years of the previous training. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | 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. One child's statement is not dated. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-01 | 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. In space #4, the outlet under the bulletin and the outlet near the sink were uncovered. In space#5, the outlet near the stacked chairs were uncovered. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-24 | 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. In space #2, 1 one- year old, 7 two-year-olds and 1 three-year-old were cared for by 1 teacher. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #5, the bathroom door had chipping paint. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | 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. In space #4 an outlet was uncovered near the block area. In space #5, an outlet was uncovered near the book area. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | 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. In space #3a, visual checks were no documented for 2 infants. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Each employee's staff development plan had not been reviewed at least annually. | |||
| 2022-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-21 | Violation | 1839 | .0801(c) |
| A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. | |||
| 2022-04-21 | Violation | 101 | .0205(a) |
| Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided. | |||
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