Four Star Center License
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Little Einsteins Preschool Academy
Belmont, NC
· Gaston County
419 CHERRY STREET,
Belmont, NC 28012
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000603
License Holder
LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY, LLC
License Issued
Mar 8, 2023
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
LITTLE EINSTEINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in BELMONT NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-31 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff member, Gina Collier, employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2026-03-31 | 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. One (1) staff member, Gina Collier, employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not have a valid qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #2, two (2) different children were listed on one (1) permission to administer medication form. The permission to administer medication form did not include the name of the medication to be administered. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-22 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, ten (10) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm and not again until 12:30pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, four (4) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 4:28pm and not again until 4:44pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, eight (8) months of age was documented on September 25, 2025, at 2:00pm and not again until 2:30pm. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | 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. The First Aid Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | 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. The CPR Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-12 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector, expired on August 27, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) bottle of DG Health Children’s Allergy Oral Solution expired on September 14, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on April 16, 2024. In Space #4, one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on October 31, 2024. | |||
| 2024-11-12 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In Space #3, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies did not have the contact information for the healthcare professional, emergency contact information, parent information, parent signature, or date the plan was completed, listed. In Space #4, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was completed on October 16, 2023. | |||
| 2024-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-15 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #3, one (1) tube of Desitin Max Strength Diaper Rash Paste expired December 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0823-390A |
| 2023-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0823-390A |
| 2023-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-16 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on September 29, 2023. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on October 12, 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In Space # 4, the medical action plan for one (1) child, diagnosed with allergies and prescribed an Epi Pen, was last updated on October 11, 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0823-390A |
| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff was unaware that a child exited the facility and left the premises. A violation of Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-4) regarding supervision. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's failure to provide adequate supervision of children created an unsafe environment. Specifically, a child was located in the middle of the road by passersby who walked with the child to nearby homes looking for the child's caregiver before being approached by facility staff. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division determined child maltreatment based on failure to meet supervision needs. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Destin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste expired on April 5, 2022. In space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Destin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste expired on April 8, 2022. In Space #4, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Auvi Q Auto Injector. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space #1/2, one (1) prescription Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhaler was not in the original container in which it was dispensed and did not have the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In Space #4, the Allergy Medical Action Plan for one (1) child prescribed an Auvi Q Auto Injector expired March 1, 2022. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-10 | 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 member employed June 7, 2021, completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training on February 2, 2022. | |||
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