Five Star Center License
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Little Engine Academy @ Bragtown
Durham, NC
· Durham County
2713 N ROXBORO ROAD,
Durham, NC 27704
Quick Facts
Capacity
37 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 220-2665
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32001722
License Holder
LITTLE ENGINE ACADEMY @ BRAGTOWN, LLC
License Issued
Jul 16, 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
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About the Provider
At Little Engine Academy we believe early childhood education provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
The Philosophy of Little Engine Academy is the belief that all children should have the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential. We base our philosophy on a developmental approach, which emphasizes learning through play. Children gain knowledge and skills through social interaction between themselves, adults and older peers. We provide an environment that promotes a child’s sense of security, well-being, self-worth, and achievement.
The Philosophy of Little Engine Academy is the belief that all children should have the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential. We base our philosophy on a developmental approach, which emphasizes learning through play. Children gain knowledge and skills through social interaction between themselves, adults and older peers. We provide an environment that promotes a child’s sense of security, well-being, self-worth, and achievement.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday through Friday 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the infant/toddler playground there were several bins with cracked edges and standing water inside. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The chain link fence on the left side of the playground is damaged and the music wall is broken leaning against the bent fence. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | 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 #3 art supplies were stored in plastic ziploc bags on a shelf accessible to the children two years of age. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The person, who was cooking, did not have Criminal Background Check clearance. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The cook did not have a negative TB test on file. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 317 | .1801(b) |
| The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children. During today's visit there were 13 children (ages 3 to 5) napping in classroom space #3 with one teacher. No other staff was available to assist in classroom space #3, if needed. All other staff were needed in classroom spaces #1 and #2 to maintain adequate staff/child ratios in those classrooms. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A toddler in classroom space #2 had a food allergy, and the information was not posted in the classroom (eating area). | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 6/5/23. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The last entry in the incident log was dated 2/27/20. While reviewing children's files, I observed that two children had recently sustained an injury. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-15 | 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. There were two tubes of diaper cream on the table in the art center in classroom space #3. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. There was no current documentation available, verifying that children under the age of one were being monitored while napping. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival all three classrooms were out of staff/child ratio. Two classrooms regained staff/child ratio requirements during the visit. One classroom remained out of ratio, because there was not enought staff present today to work with the number of children present. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. The staff person, who began employment on 10/24/22, had not completed the training. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-04 | 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 teacher, who began employment on 10/18/21, had not completed the training. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The center was not maintaining the highest enhanced staff/child ratios, as stipulated on their star-rated license. During today's visit there were seven children (ages 1 and 2) with one caregiver. | |||
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