Two Star Center License
Little Pirates Daycare
Hampstead, NC
· Pender County
12124 NC HIGHWAY 50 EAST,
Hampstead, NC 28443
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Two Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Number
71000243
License Holder
LITTLE PIRATES DAYCARE, LLC
Expired
Sep 15, 2022
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 PIRATES DAYCARE is a Two Star Center License in HAMPSTEAD NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not practiced for the month of February 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-06 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the month of February 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-06 | 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. Staff member H. Hartman hired August 21, 2023 did not complete certification in First Aid within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2024-03-06 | 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. Staff member H. Hartman hired August 21, 2023 did not complete CPR training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2024-03-06 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last Shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was performed in November 2023 and not practiced every three months. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). This information was not available and posted for all children. There are four infants enrolled and one infant feeding schedule was observed posted. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | 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. This information was not available for one staff member, who was on site and working today. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | 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. First Aid must be completed within 90 days of employment. A staff member was hired in November 2022 and successfully completed First Aid in June 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | 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. CPR must be completed within 90 days of employment. A staff member was hired in November 2022 and successfully completed CPR in June 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Updated annual staff evaluation was not completed for two staff members. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Dunkin Donuts drink was observed on a shelf in space #1. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-26 | 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. Emergency medication for one child expired October 2022 was located in space #4. Authorization for this medication was also not current. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This information could not be verified for two new staff members and was not on file for existing staff per staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-09 | 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. Preschool children were observing nap/rest time in space #1; mats in were not appropriately placed or separated by a solid partition. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 123 | GS 110-105 |
| A Division representative was denied access to inspect the child care facility. Teacher would not allow me into facility until she received permission, via text, from Administrator. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food allergy information was not posted in kitchen/food prep area. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. I observed the menu from last week posted; current menu was not posted or available. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. This information was incomplete for four out of seven children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. A classroom for two year old children had been set up in space #4, which was previously a storage room and not approved for use by children. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. A staff member was left with fourteen children, ages 3 -6, as the other caregiver stepped out to open the front door. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. Lysol spray was located in the bathroom of space #1 on the bathroom stall partition. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. This information is not on file for a staff member who was hired December 2, 2020. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not update the required Emergency Information Form on file at least annually. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. One staff member who First Aid expired on 02/26/2022 and another staff member who was hired on 11/28/2021 does not verification on file of successful completion of First Aid. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. A staff member whose CPR expired on 02/26/2022 and another staff member who was hired on 11/28/2021 do not have verification on file of current successful completion of CPR. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. Administrator completed EPR training on February 8, 2022 and EPR plan is not complete or available for review. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1873 | .0608 (d) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. This information was not on file for all staff. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. This is incomplete for seven staff members, who have been hired for more than 90 days. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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