Little Gems Child Development Center, Inc. - Shelby NC Five Star Center License

1316 NORTH POST RD , SHELBY NC 28150
(704) 484-0001

About the Provider

Description: LITTLE GEMS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. is a Five Star Center License in SHELBY NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 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

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 23000154
  • Capacity: 50
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-06-28 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-06-22 Announced Inspection No
2023-06-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-08 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, hired 10/3/22, did not have verification of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training.
2023-06-08 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired 3/22/22, had verification of completion of three of the required eleven topics areas required Health and Safety trainings.
2023-05-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-03-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-12-20 Announced Inspection No
2022-10-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-10-04 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. One employee, hired 3/22/22, did not complete Reccognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until 9/21/22. The training has now been completed. This violation is corrected at visit.
2022-06-02 Announced Inspection No
2021-10-19 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-10-19 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. One (1) aerosol can of Pam cooking spray was unlocked in the kitchen.
2020-11-15 Unannounced Inspection No
2020-02-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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