Four Star Center License
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Little Thinkers Llc
Burlington, NC
· Alamance County
721 N FISHER STREET,
Burlington, NC 27217
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
01000662
License Holder
LITTLE THINKERS LLC
License Issued
Feb 1, 2024
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 THINKERS LLC is a Four Star Center License in BURLINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-10 | 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. See childrens records form. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | 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. In the classroom for infants, there was Nystatin prescription medication in an unlocked drawer. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In the classroom for two years olds there was diaper cream for a child that was not longer enrolled. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff hired 6/26/26 did not receive all the required orientation. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.See childrens records form. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 1880 | .0803(2)(d) |
| Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label. Nystatin cream was administrated and the prescription label did not have the time frame that the medication should be given. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | 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.See childrens records form. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The larger climber needs at least 6 inches in mulch, the mulch is worn down and needs to be replaced. | |||
| 2025-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-08 | 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. There was leftover diaper creams in the classroom for infants and the classroom for toddlers. The medications were removed from the classrooms by the Director. | |||
| 2025-09-08 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. There was a laminator on a counter in the classroom for infants. | |||
| 2025-09-08 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One new staff did not have an application on file. | |||
| 2025-09-08 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. Two of the five children's files monitored did not have a preferred hospital on the application. | |||
| 2025-09-08 | Violation | 1318 | .0802(d) |
| Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. One child did not have this on file. See children's records form. | |||
| 2025-09-08 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two of the five children's files monitored did not have an enrollment date for the discipline policy. See children's records form. | |||
| 2025-09-08 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. See children's records form. | |||
| 2025-09-08 | 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.One child's record did not have this statement on file. See children's records form. | |||
| 2025-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-17 | 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. The TB test for S. Hampton was read on 11/23/24. Her first day of employment was 11/20/24. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One emergency medication for a child in the toddler room was not in the original container. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The form for one child was due by 10/22/23 and was received 3/18/24. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | 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. The form for one child was due by 10/22/23 and was received 2/29/24. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | 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. Two permission forms for a child in the toddler room expired 10/9/24. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | 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. The training for S. Gomez was due by 10/24/23 and was completed 11/6/23. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The training for M. Hawkins was due by 2/16/24 and was incomplete. The training for S. Gomez was due by 7/24/24 and was incomplete. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-25 | 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. The training for J. Walker was due by 11/28/23 and was completed 3/5/24. The training for S. Gomez was due by 10/24/23 and was completed 3/5/24. Technical assistance was provided. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | 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. The training for S. Gomez was due by 10/24/23 and was completed 3/5/24. The training for J. Walker was due by 11/28/23 and was completed 3/5/24. Technical assistance was provided. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The childcare administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training for M. Hawkins was due by 5/16/23 and was completed 12/12/23. The training for J. Walker was due by 11/28/23 and was completed 3/31/24. Technical assistance was provided. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed 9/22/22. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | 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. Staff member D. Agnello began employment 5/15/23. Her medical report was dated 5/19/23. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | 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 member D. Agnello began employment 5/15/23 and her TB test was dated 5/22/23. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | 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. Staff member A. Black was short one hour of training. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff development plan was not on file for R. Castille. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The exam for one child was received after thirty days of enrollment. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | 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. Staff member M. Hawkins did not complete the training. She was hired 2/16/23. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members B. Saunders and A. Black did not complete the trainings within one year of date of hire. A copy of the health and safety training log must accompany the corrective action letter. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | 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. The health and safety trainings for R. Castille and B. Lurch were not completed within five years. A copy of the health and safety training log must accompany the corrective action letter. | |||
| 2023-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 530 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. One infant was observed today being fed a bottle while lying in a bouncy seat. A photo of a child with a propped bottle in his/her mouth was receive with the complaint. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 531 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| Bottles were propped. A photo was received with the complaint showing a sleeping child with a bottle propped by a blanket in his/her mouth. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A photo of a child drinking a bottle was received with the complaint. During today's visit, I observed two infants drinking bottles while lying in bouncy seats. One child was holding the bottle and the other was being fed by a teacher. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | 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 bottle of bleach, a bottle of cleaner, one aerosol disinfectant, and one aerosol glass cleaner were under the sink in unlocked storage in the room for infants. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Infants were laid to sleep and covered with blankets. Stuffed animals, blankets, and boppy pillows were observed in and on the cribs. Infants were allowed to sleep in swings and bounce seats. Documentation of sleep checks on sleeping infants was not completed every fifteen minutes for each infant in attendance on multiple occasions. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 874 | .0606(a)(4) |
| An infant was laid down to sleep with something placed over his or her head or face. A video was received with the complaint of a sleeping infant with a blanket over his/her face while sleeping. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | 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. The safe sleep charts for eight infants were monitored for the weeks of 5/1/23, 5/8/23, and 5/15/23. For each child enrolled, there were multiple dates since 5/1/23 where no sleep time was recorded for dates of attendance. During today's visit, a child was observed falling asleep in a swing. I waited ten minutes before bringing it to the teacher's attention so the child could be moved and sleep time documented. The teacher, Ms. Church, stated during the visit that she forgets to update them as children are sleeping. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | 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 center's safe sleep policy was not posted in the room. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | 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. One new staff member hired 5/15/23 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). A video was received of an infant, sitting in the floor, holding a dirty diaper and chewing on it. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | 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. During today's visit, neither of the two staff members present had current ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | 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. The center's policy had not been reviewed with two new staff members who began employment on 5/15/23. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. During the visit, six bottles were observed in the refrigerator dated 5/17/23, three bottle were not dated, three bottles had no name or date. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 1954 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(i) |
| A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time. A video was received with the complaint of an infant sleeping. The entire body of the child, including the head, was covered by the blanket. | |||
| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-27 | 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. One new employee did not have a medical prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-01-27 | 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. One new employee did not have a TB prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children's files did not have a medical. | |||
| 2022-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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