Four Star Center License
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Little Stepping Stones
Garner, NC
· Wake County
10955 CLEVELAND ROAD,
Garner, NC 27529
Quick Facts
Capacity
189 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
51000919
License Holder
PREMIER NC GARNER LLC
License Issued
Jun 4, 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 STEPPING STONES is a Four Star Center License in GARNER NC, with a maximum capacity of 189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was missing from the classroom designated for infants. | |||
| 2026-09-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground 3 near the exterior fence the bottom of the gate was exposed along with a hole about 6 inches deep. | |||
| 2026-09-08 | 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. Outlets were missing in the classroom designated for infants and the classroom designated for three years old children. | |||
| 2026-09-08 | 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 can of air freshener was stored in an unlocked cabinet. Diaper cream was stored on a cart accessible to children in a bathroom. | |||
| 2026-09-08 | 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. Aquaphor diaper cream was expired. | |||
| 2026-09-08 | 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. A week of safe sleep check were missing | |||
| 2026-09-08 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Six (6) staff did not have an annual staff evaluation. | |||
| 2026-09-08 | 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 speech therapist did not have a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 410 | GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) |
| Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. A teacher reported that in the classroom designated for one year old children did not go outside this week. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. An infant's hands were not washed prior to a bottle feeding. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | 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 two classrooms, electrical outlets were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 875 | 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) |
| The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Following a confirmed case of norovirus and E. coli, fifty three (53) children and staff have been excluded from care or work due to symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 876 | 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(2) |
| The center did not separate from others those children who became ill or who were suspected of being ill with a communicable disease or condition that would exclude them from care. The facility does not have a designated area for children that become ill and/or are suspected of being ill with a communicable disease. The administrator stated that children that are sick children remain in their designated classrooms until the child(ren) can be picked up by a parent or guardian. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-02 | 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 for the children in the Toddler 1 class. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Emergency Medical Care Plan was not posted. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A file was not available for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1124-070L |
| 2024-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-31 | 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. Aerosol air freshener was in unlocked storage in space 1 & 2. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-246L |
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A NC Summary of Child Care Law was not posted. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in the classroom for the Toddlers was posted, but could not be seen be easily seen by the parents because last week's plan was on top. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | 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 electrical outlet in the Prek 1 class was not being used and was not covered. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The emergency medical care plan was not posted. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). In the refrigerator there was reduced fat (2%) milk rather than low fat (1%) or skim milk. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0323-040A |
| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The current activity plan was not posted where it could be seen by the parents. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A sippy cup in the classroom for the Waddlers was not labeled and dated. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | 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) A feeding schedule was not posted for one infant child. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in the classroom for the infant children was 50 degrees. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | 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. The key was left in the closet containing cleaning supplies in the classroom for the two year old children. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A container of Vaseline was not stored in locked storage in the classroom for the Toddlers. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | 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. Three new staff members did not complete first aid within the first 90 days of employment as required, and one staff member's first aid had expired. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | 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. Three new staff members did not complete CPR training within 90 days of hire as required and one staff member's CPR had expired. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was left outside on the playground unattended. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was left on the playground for approximately one minute. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On March 7, 2023, a staff member placed a cup of hot coffee within reach of children and a one-year-old child grabbed the cup and spilled coffee on themselves, resulting in first-degree burns to the child's neck, chest and stomach. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. The facility had a First Aid information sheet posted; however, on March 7, 2023, a staff member failed to follow First Aid instructions by Vaseline to burns on a child's skin. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-02 | Violation | 218 | 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) |
| Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The playground used for 2/3's did not have a tarp installed for shade. There were four posts however the tarp was not installed. | |||
| 2022-05-02 | 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 the "two's" or the "PK2" classrooms. The lead teacher was not here and she had the activity plan for the "two's" classroom. The plan for the PK2 classroom was in a notebook and posted during the visit. | |||
| 2022-05-02 | 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. A posted lunch menu was not correct, the administrator annotated the change during the visit. There was a vegetable substitution. | |||
| 2022-05-02 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. A section of the wall below the window in the "3-4's" classroom is in the process of being repaired. The wall has been spackled, however the spackle has been chipped in some areas. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-25 | 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. Two playgrounds had a large area with standing water. Both areas have wood mulch (not equipment) and would normally have a shade canopy. Standing water is not allowed on playgrounds. Staff stated when this occurs the children play on a different playground. | |||
| 2022-01-25 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During the transition from lunch to rest time one staff member was alone with fourteen children ages 3-4 yrs old. The ratio for this room/age was 1:10. Ratios were not in compliance because children had been moved from another classroom for rest time. The director was notified and another staff was moved to the room to ensure compliance with staff:child ratios. | |||
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