Five Star Family CC Home License
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Lion Kingdom
Aurora, NC
· Beaufort County
WEST ROAD,
Aurora, NC 27806
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
07000191
License Issued
Feb 24, 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 - No more than 2 infants less than 1year old. Outside play in fenced area only.
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About the Provider
LION KINGDOM is a Five Star Family CC Home License in AURORA NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
One Star Family CC Home License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can of Febreze air mist was stored on a shelf located above the bathroom toilet. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 407 | GS 110-91(8) |
| Operator was not the person on-site, providing care to children. Upon arrival you were not present. There were 3 children present, one (1) child one year of age, one (1) child two years of age, and one (1) child three years of age with the volunteer. | |||
| 2025-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 720 | .1711(a) |
| Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, two (2) children four years of age and two (2) school age children, were in the designated play area, one (1) child four years of age was in the kitchen by the kitchen table, and the provider was at the opposite end of the hallway with one (1) child two years of age. During the visit one (1) child, two years of age ran down the hallway and one (1) child four years of age ran into the kitchen. | |||
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 812 | .1706(t) |
| Unpasteurized milk, milk products, or juice was served. Milk substitution was not available for child with allergies to the protein in cow's milk. | |||
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 1980 | .1706(u)(6) |
| Flavored skim milk was served to children under the age of six. Milk substitute was not available for child who cannot have the protein in cow's milk. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-22 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was an uncovered outlet that was accessible to the children located beside the music shelf. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Violation | 720 | .1711(a) |
| Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. A child four years of age child went into the kitchen and down the hallway alone. You went down the hallway with children to wash their hands after lunch, there were two (2) children four years of age still sitting at the table eating. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Violation | 1980 | .1706(u)(6) |
| Flavored skim milk was served to children under the age of six. Three (3) children present at lunch were offered and served chocolate milk at lunch rather than unflavored skim milk. One (1) child was served juice instead of milk substitute at lunch. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An uncovered outlet located under the window by the front door was accessible to the children in care. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Four (4) children were present, and three (3) children were signed in on the attendance roster. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) |
| Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. For a staff member requiring twenty (20) hours of on-going training, there was only two (2) hours of documented on-going training available. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 1920 | .1719(a)(17) |
| Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. There was a broken door on the step 2 kitchen playset, one of the steps to the playhouse is broken, the sit-in-spin toy is cracked and missing pieces of plastic, and the basketball goal backing is broken. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One (1) out of fifteen (15) children’s files reviewed was missing documentation of receipt for Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policies from parents. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. The cabinet, located under the sink in the bathroom used by the children, had a spray bottle of True living cleaner with bleach. | |||
| 2024-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-11 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can of Downy Febreeze air lavender and vanilla bean was located in the bathroom on a open shelf. | |||
| 2024-12-11 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance records for 12/5/24 showed five (5) children present. The sign in times were 8:00am for each child and signed out at 3:00pm for each child. You were visited on 12/5/24 from 9:10am to 12:50pm. There were four (4) children were present during the visit. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. K. Pulliam First aid training expired 03/2024. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. K. Pulliam CPR available for review expired 03/2024. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can of Downy Febreeze air lavender and vanilla bean was located in the bathroom on a open shelf. An aerosol can of Zevo insect killer ant, roach, and spider was located in the unlocked office space on top of the desk. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 1847 | 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. Training for the ABCMS portal has not been completed by owner/ operator. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 1938 | .1711(a)(4)(B) |
| Operator did not provide supervision according the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child. When leaving your office with the children, you went to lock the door and 2 children ran down the hallway into the designated play area alone. They 2 children pulled on the wooden dramatic play dress-up shelf and it started to tip over onto the children. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can of Microban Sanitizing Spray was stored on a shelf above five feet in the designated childcare space. Cleaning and laundry products were stored in the unlocked laundry room located in the kitchen. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An open electrical outlet was observed in the designated childcare space. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 729 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(28) |
| Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children. A portable laminator was stored on the bottom shelf of the art area in the designated childcare space. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Arrival times were not documented for the five (5) children present during the visit. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Eight (8) preschool children were present. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 720 | .1711(a) |
| Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. Eight (8) preschool children were inside the designated childcare space with the identified as the volunteer. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 724 | .1719( a)(10) |
| Operator and / or staff were smoking, using e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco or another product containing, made, or derived from tobacco during operating hours. When I arrived at the family childcare home, the additional caregiver was sitting in her car located in the driveway, smoking a cigarette. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Eight (8) preschool children were present. Four (4) out of the eight (8) children present were documented on the attendance report. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1802 | G.S.110-91(15) & .1724(a)(1-12) |
| Operator has not developed, adopted and complied with a written safe sleep policy. An infant asleep in a pack-n-play was covered with a blanket. Additionally, a pillow and milk bottle were in the pack-n-play with the sleeping infant. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 101 | GS 110-91(7)(b) & 110-86(3)(b) |
| Number of children exceeded number allowed. Thirteen children ages 0-8 years were observed in care during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Eight preschool-aged children were observed in care during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An open outlet was observed in the designated childcare space near the rectangular shaped table against the wall. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 720 | .1711(a) |
| Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. Eight children, ages 2-8 years old, left the facility with an identified volunteer and an individual identified as a grandmother when I arrived. Three children ages, 0-8 years, were alone in the designated childcare space at the front of the family childcare home, while the licensed provider was in the back of family childcare home. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 918 | G.S. 110-90.2; .2703(a) |
| Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed for the individual identified a grandmother. The individual provided transportation to eight children ranging in age from 2-8 years old. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance records for the children present during today's visit was not completed. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. The individual identified as a grandmother was transporting children during today's visit. The individual did not have written permission from each child's parent to transport children. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 1739 | .1721(f)(7) |
| All records required shall be available during operating hours, for review by a representative of the Division. A record was not available for the individual identified as a grandmother providing care for eight children ranging in age from 2-8 years old. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file an individual identified as a grandmother. The individual provided transportation for eight children ranging in age from 2-8 years old. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Cans of Pam Cooking Spray, a can of Febreeze, and a bottle of Zevo Bug Spray were observed in an unlocked closet near the bathroom. A can of Clorox wipes was stored on a table in the designated childcare space. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 916 | 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(C) |
| Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated. An on-going training record of trainings participated in was not available for the provider or additional caregiver. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Two (2) out of the six (6) children present when I arrived had a documented arrival time on the attendance record sheet. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 929 | G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) |
| Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. The posted activity plan was dated April 3-7, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) |
| Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The additional caregiver hired on 4/19/22 is required to complete 20 hours of on-going training hours. A training certificate for 2 completed hours was observed. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1704 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Two (2) out of the twelve (12) children's files reviewed did not have a signed statement of receipt of the NC Child Care Law prior to enrollment on file. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1892 | .1721(a)(3) |
| Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. The provider did not have a file for the eleven (11) year old child present today. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) |
| Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child's date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The application for one (1) out of the twelve (12) children's files reviewed did not have a parent signature. The health care needs section of the application was not completed for five (5) out of the twelve (12) children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 2022 | .1703(b) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. The additional caregiver hired on 4/19/22 did not have training certificates available to verify completion of the health and safety trainings within 12 months of employment. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 2041 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) |
| Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. Three (3) out of the twelve (12) children's files reviewed did not have the phone numbers of the child's physician, hospital preference, or phone number. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 1891 | .1729( c) |
| Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities. Documentation of orientation was not available for the individual hired on 4/4/22. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 1940 | .1719(a)(6) |
| Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. Two bottles of white out were stored on a shelf in the designated childcare space. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 2011 | .1729(a)(8) |
| Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants. Documentation of ITS-SIDS training for an individual hired on 4/4/22 was not available. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 919 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. Two (2) out of the fifteen (15) children enrolled did not have a file. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Six children ages 1-4 years were in care. | |||
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