One Star Center License
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Little Lemon Drops
Pittsboro, NC
· Chatham County
836 EAST ST,
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Quick Facts
Capacity
25 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 3
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
19000367
License Holder
LEARNING LEMON DROPS, LLC
License Issued
Jul 7, 2021
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 LEMON DROPS is a One Star Center License in PITTSBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 3; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The infant portable swing is broken and needs to be replaced or thrown away. | |||
| 2025-07-31 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing under the swings is not at the required depth due to wear and tear as well as washout. More surfacing is required to be back in compliance. | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-19 | 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. Teacher LL did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Teacher Layla Long was employed prior to completing their Criminal Background Check. All paperwork has been submitted and awaiting results from the division. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | 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. The qualification letter for teacher Layla Long was not available for review at the facility. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. The one and two year old classroom had 1 teacher to 11 children with two volunteers. This was corrected by the administrator stepping in to be counted in ratio. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. LH and AD did not have documented training of the EMC plan. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Teacher KM did not have their ITS-SIDS training on file. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Teacher EH did not complete their health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2024-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-31 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two infants were asleep in a stroller outside. This was corrected during the visit by the teacher taking the two infants inside to a crib. | |||
| 2024-05-31 | 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. Teacher ZP did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-05-31 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Teacher DL did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 402 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) |
| Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. The diaper changing pad in the Infant 2 room has tape on it cover torn material. The surface is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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. Staff GB had a TB screening on file that was completed after their hire date. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff ZP does not have on file acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Surfacing around the stationary swing set needs to be extended at least 3 feet beyond the external limits of the equipment. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Staff CA did not have a application date on file for review. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1031 | .0302(d)(1)(B) |
| Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. Documentation of Staff CA's staff education was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of staff CA's orientation was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff CA did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of staff CA's EPR plan review was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | 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. Staff CA was caring for infant children by herself without having completed the ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff CA's acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 718 | .0605(m)(2) |
| Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. The swing in the outdoor area did not have surfacing that extended two times the length of the pivot point. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff (AL and MB) did not have verification of completing the required number of on-going training hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Child 1 on the Child Records Sheet did not have a health care professional listed for emergency medical information. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | 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. One child's medication authorization for an EpiPen was expired. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | 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 (RL) did not have health and safety training topics included as port of on-going training within five years. | |||
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