Four Star Center License
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Little Tykes Learning Center
Havelock, NC
· Craven County
270 HIGHWAY 70 WEST,
Havelock, NC 28532
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000579
License Holder
LSG ENTERPRISES, LLC
License Issued
Jan 9, 2020
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 TYKES LEARNING CENTER is a Four Star Center License in HAVELOCK NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-14 | 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 space #5, a tube of Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP 0.1% was stored on a shelf above the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2026-05-14 | 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. A staff member hired on 3/2/20 did not complete Health & Safety Training by 6/21/25. | |||
| 2025-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-03 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the outdoor space used by preschoolers, the foam barrier around the base of the shade structure was torn causing a large hole. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor carpet on the toddler playground was rolled up in several places causing tripping hazards. On the preschool playground, thorns were found around the stationary climbers and around the barrier of the mulch. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | 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 space #3, a bottle of All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach was located in an unlocked cabinet under a handwashing sink. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | 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. A child enrolled in space #4b had a Ventolin HFA inhaler on file with written permission that expired 4/30/25. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | 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. A staff member hired on 1/12/23 had certification of First Aid that expired 3/25 and was not renewed until 5/17/25. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | 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. A staff member hired on 1/12/23 had certification of CPR that expired 3/25 and was not renewed until 5/17/25. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One (1) out of the eighteen (18) children transported to today’s off-premises activity to Havelock City Park did not have written permission from a parent on file. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch under the stationary climbers and monkey bars on the preschool playground was two (2) inches in depth rather than the required six (6) inches. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | 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. A staff member hired on 7/8/19 did not complete Health & Safety Training by 9/5/24. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-114L |
| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-27 | 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. A fire inspection was completed on 9/6/23 and the current fire inspection was completed on 9/24/24. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | 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. In space #1, visual checks had not been documented on safe sleep charts for the two (2) infants observed sleeping in cribs. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A lesson plan was not available for review in space #6. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A child enrolled in space #3 had an Epi-Pen and Benadryl on file without written permission from the parent. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | 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. A child enrolled in space #3 had an Epi-Pen and Ventolin HFA inhaler on file with written permission from the parent that expired 4/24/24. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | 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. Two infants were observed sleeping in space #1 and documentation of visual sleep checks was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The Dodge van used to transport children had an expiration date of vehicle registration of 6/30/24. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire tread of two (2) tires on the Ford van’s passenger side and two (2) tires on the Dodge van’s passenger side was less than 2/32 of an inch. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 1416 | .2509(b) |
| School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge. The summer camp plan of activities did not include the person in charge and how to contact the person in charge. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired on 7/5/22 did not complete Health & Safety Training. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-29 | 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 reflected lunch included grilled cheese, corn, oranges, and milk. The children were served grilled cheese, baked beans, oranges, and milk. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill for the month of July 2023 was not documented. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In outdoor space #2, sharp branches were extending out of a tree stump. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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. A child enrolled in space #4b had an Epi Pen on file with written permission from the parent that expired 9/28/23. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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. An emergency drill was completed on 5/9/23 and the following emergency drill was completed on 9/14/23. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child enrolled in space #4a had a medical action plan for food allergy dated 7/5/22. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A child enrolled in space #2 had a tube of A&D ointment on file without written permission from the parent. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2, a written permission form for an EpiPen was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | 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. A child enrolled in space 4a had Aquaphor on file with written permission from the parent that expired 12/1/22. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | 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. Children were observed sleeping in space #1 and documentation of visual sleep checks was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission for field trips in June and July were documented on a blanket permission form. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members hired on 7/5/22, 3/22/22, 7/26/21, and 7/8/19 did not complete health and trainings within one year of hire. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-10 | 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 member hired 11/14/22 did not have documentation of 16 hours of orientation. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. One staff member hired 1/11/23 did not have documentation of orientation completed within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. An emergency drill was completed on 5/3/22 and the following emergency drill was completed on 11/1/22. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan had a review date of 6/15/21. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child enrolled in space 4b did not have a medical action plan for asthma on file. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch in outdoor spaces 2 and 3 under the climbing structures was less than 2 inches. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. A child enrolled in space 2 had an Epi Pen on file with written permission from the parent that expired 1/5/23. Two children enrolled in space 3 had inhalers on file with written permission from the parent that expired 10/5/22. A child enrolled in space 4b had an inhaler on file with written permission from the parent that expired 12/22/22. | |||
| 2022-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch in outdoor spaces two (2) and three (3) under the large climbing structures was not nine (9) inches. | |||
| 2022-08-17 | 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. Nine (9) medication permission slips did not have the correct expiration dates of the medications and four (4) medication permission slips did not have the correct name of the medication. | |||
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