Three Star Center License
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Little Racers Learning Center
Grandy, NC
· Currituck County
6242 Caratoke Hwy,
Grandy, NC 27939
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
27000144
License Holder
Little Racers Learning L.L.C.
License Issued
May 21, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Outdoor play in the fenced area only.
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About the Provider
Little Racers Learning Center is a Three Star Center License in GRANDY NC, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-06 | 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. The posted menus at the entrance and in the kitchen were dated June 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-06 | 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 Spaces 1 and 3, instant chemical ice packs were stored in first aid kits that were out of reach of children but were not locked. | |||
| 2026-07-06 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication permission form for Parents Choice Baby Petroleum Jelly did not include the name of the topical ointment. | |||
| 2026-07-06 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The Documentation of Staff Orientation forms for an employee hired on November 20, 2025 and an employee hired on April 20, 2026, were incomplete and not signed and dated by the administrator or employees. | |||
| 2026-06-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-20 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not posted in Spaces 1, 2 or 3. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | 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 open electrical outlet was observed in Space 3 near the computer and another in Space 4 on an extension cord in use. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | Violation | 817 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Extension cords were used that were not approved by a fire inspector. An extension cord was observed in Space 4 to provide power to an air purifier. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | 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. A tube of Dynaflex Interior/Exterior Sealant was stored on top of the cots in Space 3. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | 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. In Space 4 two large trash bags of clothing were stored on the floor. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | Violation | 1422 | .2506(c) |
| Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises. A cordless drill and drill bits were stored on top of the cots in Space 3. A vinyl cutter was stored on the floor in Space 4. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | Violation | 1441 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(f) |
| An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training. The administrator did not complete BSAC training within 3 months of hire. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | 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. A clear cup of iced coffee was stored on top of the cubbies in Space 2. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Medical exams were not on file for two (2) out of thirteen (13) children enrolled. One (1) child was enrolled on 1/8/26, the other child was enrolled on 12/22/25. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | 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. An immunization record was not on file for one (1) out of thirteen (13) children enrolled. The child was enrolled on 1/8/26. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | 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. Documentation of the receipt of the summary of law given to one out of four children's files reviewed was unavailable. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Space 1 and Space 2. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. During breakfast, cheese was served as a substitution for milk. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. The menu was not posted. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu indicated waffles, apples and milk were to be served for breakfast. Waffles, bananas, cheese sticks and mixed berry juice were served. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation of the completion of a fire drill practiced in November 2025 was not available. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A broken caterpillar tunnel was observed in the fenced outdoor play space. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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 sued to store extra pull-ups was stored below five feet in space where children under the age of three years old have access. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of the completion of a monthly playground inspection was not available for November 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. Documentation of the completion of six clock hours of orientation was unavailable for the employee hired on 11/20/25. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Signed documentation was unavailable for one out of the four files reviewed. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Documentation of the receipt of prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy was unavailable for review for one out of four files reviewed. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-154L |
| 2025-11-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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