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Little Dolphins Child Care Center
Clinton, NC
· Sampson County
921 MCKOY ST,
Clinton, NC 28328
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
82000151
License Holder
MCPHAIL ENTERPRISES
License Issued
Mar 14, 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 DOLPHINS CHILD CARE CENTER is a Three Star Center License in CLINTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 75 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.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-15 | 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 staff member did not have a negative TB test screening prior to employment. | |||
| 2026-01-15 | 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. One staff member did not complete the training within the 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human 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. One sippy cup was labeled with a name but was not dated. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-28 | 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 staff member with a hire date of 7/5/24 did not have a medical report on file until 7/9/24. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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. One staff member with a hire date of 7/5/24 had not completed the first aid training until 12/30/24. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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. One staff member with a hire date of 7/5/24 had not completed CPR training until 12/30/24. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-09 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Nine children from three to five years of age were in Space #8 unsupervised. | |||
| 2024-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-18 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children from 12 months to three years of age received care in Space #6. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Nine children from one to three years of age received care from one caregiver in Space #6. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space #6, six children, all two years of age, were not supervised. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. A medical report completed within the last 12 months was not on file for one new staff member. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. Negative TB results obtained within the last 12 months were not on file for one new staff member. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information completed within the last 12 months was not on file for one new staff member. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff development plans had not been corrected for four staff members. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Signed statements that this information had been reviewed was not on file for two new staff. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. Signed statements verifying this policy had been reviewed were not on file for two new staff. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Six children were unsupervised in Space #8 for an unknown amount of time. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 402 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) |
| Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. The pads on the diaper changing tables in Spaces #2 and #3 were torn with foam exposed. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plan in Space #6 did not list four activities daily. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The sheets on three of the cribs in Space #3 were not tight fitting. Employee purses were not stored out of the reach of children or in locked storage. The edges of several rugs throughout the center were rolling up on the edges, posing a tripping hazard. A large, pointed rock was observed in the outdoor play area near the back fence. The black corrugated pipping at the top of the fence had fallen off the fencing in several areas. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate to the outdoor play area adjacent to Building 1 was not closed while children occupied the area. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | 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. Diaper rash cream and Vaseline in Space #3 were stored in a plastic drawer unit that was not out of the reach of children. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. A tube of Desitin and a tub of Vaseline were not labeled in Space #3. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Permission to administer diaper rash cream and Vaseline in Space #3 were not available. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | 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 had not been reviewed with four staff members at least annually. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire completed within the last year was not available for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information updated within the last year was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff development plans completed within the last year were not on file for four staff members. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This information had not been reviewed with four staff members at least annually. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed more than one year did not complete the health and safety training. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-06 | 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. Immunization records were not on file for two children who had been enrolled more than 30 days. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff members did not complete these trainings within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | 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. One staff member did not complete these topics every five years. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. This information in Space #7 was covered by other posted items. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not available for the group in Space #7. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. An active fire ant hill, mole or other underground animal tracks, a large washout near the corner of the building, and raised bolts in the containment border were observed on Playground #1. The underground animal tracks posed a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two infants were observed sleeping in bouncer seats. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. Three infants were observed sleeping in Space #7, however documentation of checking on them was not available. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. The medical report for one staff member was not obtained prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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 results for one staff member were older than 12 months at the time of hire. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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 did not complete one of the required topics, resulting in the staff member not receiving at least 16 hours in all topics. Orientation documentation was not available for the second staff member. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. This statement was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. This signed acknowledgment was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-11 | 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 statement was not on file in four children's records reviewed today. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | 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. Signed verification statements were not on file for four records reviewed today. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. This summary was not posted. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. This information was not posted in Classrooms #5, 6, 7, or 8. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. These procedures were not posted. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. This plan was not available today. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of an annual review was not on file for four staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | 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. The medical reports were not on file prior to employment for two staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Annual health questionnaires were not on file for four staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information that had been updated at least annually was not on file for four staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation for two staff members did not contain at least 16 hours. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | 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. Documentation of current First Aid certification was not available for four staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | 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. Documentation of current CPR certification was not on file for four staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | 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. This orientation had not been provided for one staff member who had been employed more than two weeks. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Signed verification statements that these policies were discussed was not available for four children's files reviewed today. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation and staff development plan were not on file for five staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. A signed statement was not on file for three staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. This information had not been updated at least annually for two children's records monitored today. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for one preschool age child who had been enrolled more than 30 days. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. This statement was not on file for one child's record reviewed today. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of an annual review was not on file for four staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | 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. A signed acknowledgment was not on file for two staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | 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. Two staff members had not completed this training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
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