Four Star Center License
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Little Hands Learning Center
Burnsville, NC
· Yancey County
55 OAKCREST ROAD,
Burnsville, NC 28714
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 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
0055004
License Holder
YANCEY CO. DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES
License Issued
Jul 3, 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
LITTLE HANDS LEARNING CENTER is a Four Star Center License in BURNSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child’s file did not have a signed statement of the no smoking/tobacco policy upon enrollment. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child’s file did not have a signed statement that the parent was given the summary of the law upon enrollment | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #3, two cots were not place at least 18” apart. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. An air conditioning unit/mini split was accessible to children and did not have a guard on it. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child’s file did not have a signed statement of the operational policies upon enrollment. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | 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. One child’s file did not have a signed statement of the parent participation plan upon enrollment. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-296L |
| 2025-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-296L |
| 2025-07-01 | 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 drug by the wrist for approximately three (3) feet. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There were two Little Tykes type slides and a cube climber that were all above 18 inches high with no surfacing underneath. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | 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. Four (4) children had sunscreen that the permission form was over 12 months old. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment Four (4) children had sunscreen that the permission form was over 12 months old. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 #1 there was a power strip that had outlets that were uncovered. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | 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 #4, there were lotions a deodorant and a container of petroleum jelly, that had a “keep out of reach of children” warning on them, in the teacher’s desk drawers. • In the open/unlocked office, there was canned air that is under pressure which is considered to be an aerosol and must be locked. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | 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 #1, the sleep logs were not maintained in a consistent manner. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch at the climber measured three (3) inches deep instead of six (6) inches deep. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Violation | 1881 | .0803(4)(c ) |
| Over-the-counter medication was given which exceeded the amount and frequency of the dosage on the manufacturer's label. in space #2 with child 1 year of age, there were three (3) containers of Tylenol to be given as needed. The box states to see a physician for children under 2 years of age. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | 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. There was three (3) children with Tylenol, one (1) teething gel and one (1) bottle of gas drops that all were to be given “as needed” for teething and gas, which is not allowed. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Teacher who came in to give a break in Space #1, wiped a child’s noes and wiped up spit-up, but did not wash her hands. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Blinds in spaces 4A & 4B are broken and need to be replaced. Administrator has some ready to be installed but more will need to be ordered and installed. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | 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. In space #1, diaper ointment and spray did not have a permission slip. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #2, a diaper cream was expired. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | 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 #1, sleep charts have not been maintained for the past three days due to running out of forms. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a record of immunizations. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | 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. An epi pen did not have parent or health care professional’s signature on the medical action plan. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. All activity plans were not current. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 429 | .0508(b)(1-5) |
| The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. Activity plans did not include goals from North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development to link to domains. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Space #2 had a broken electrical outlet cover. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | 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. An outlet in Space #2 did not have protective covers. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | 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 were stored below five (5) feet in spaces #1 and #2. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | 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. New staff (ME) hired on 9/18/23, completed the TB test/screening on 9/20/23, which was two (2) days after her date of hire. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. New staff (ME), hired on 9/18/23, did not have documentation of the second half of the orientation which accounts for at least ten (10) hours. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | 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. New staff (ME), hired on 9/18/23, did not complete Pediatric First Aid training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | 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. New staff (ME), hired on 9/18/23, did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | 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. A child in space #1 had gas drops but did not have a permission form filled out. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | 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. New staff (ME), hired on 9/18/23, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 2820(c) Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. A mailbox on the playground that was located lower than five (5) feet had hand sanitizer in it. 15 NCAC 18A .2820(c) | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-225L |
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-225L |
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 872 | .1803 |
| Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. On January 19, 2024, a two-year-old child in space #3 was pulled down to sit and smacked on the hand by a staff member. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One (1) outlet plate was broken in the back right corner of classroom space 3. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child (enrollment date 5/30/23) did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child (enrollment date 5/30/23) did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
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