Little People's Playhouse - Charlotte NC Four Star Center License

4101 SOUTH TRYON , CHARLOTTE NC 28217
(704) 492-8972

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLAYHOUSE is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60004201
  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-05-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-03-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-01 Violation 808 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a)
The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There was a large water lily flower pot not clean and drained.
2023-03-01 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. There were plastic bags and foam puzzles accessible to children under the age of 3.
2023-03-01 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. There was no annual emergency information form on file for D. Williams.
2023-03-01 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. There was no documentation on file that A. Douglas completed the required trainings within 6 weeks of employment.
2023-03-01 Violation 1067 .1101(a)(b)
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. There was no documentation on file that A. Douglas completed the required trainings within 2 weeks of employment.
2023-03-01 Violation 1322 .1005(b)(4)
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. There were expired permission to give dates for travel on a regular basis for 2 children.
2023-03-01 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. There was no shaken baby documentation on file for P. Vann and A. Douglas.
2022-07-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-06-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-06-23 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The documentation showed that the staff member who completed the inspections for April, May and June 2022 has not completed the playground safety training.
2022-06-23 Violation 103 GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f)
The number of children present was not within permit capacity. There were 13 children present.
2022-06-23 Violation 125 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4)
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were no documentation of arrival and/or departure times for children on June 22, 2022 and June 23, 2022.
2022-06-23 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. The operator transported 8 children to the facility. In that 8 group of children, there was 1 infant present.

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