Little Gems Learning Academy - Shelby NC Five Star Center License

607 MCBRAYER HOMESTEAD ROAD , SHELBY NC 28152
(704) 313-7735

About the Provider

Description: Little Gems is a educational base Child care and preschool Centers Little Gems nurtures a strong foundation for children as they embark on discoveries and growth within our state-of-the-art campus. 

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 23000452
  • Capacity: 91
  • 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
2023-06-22 Announced Inspection No
2023-03-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-16 Violation 611 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c)
All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In Space #3, there were three children observed sleeping on a towel or blanket on the floor.
2023-03-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-13 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 aerosol can of Glade Watermelon air fresher was in an unlocked bathroom in the hallway of the facility. This bathroom was locked while the walk through was being conducted. This violation was corrected during the visit.
2023-03-13 Violation 893 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c)
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One 6 month old child, enrolled 2/21/23, did not have acknowledgement of the safe sleep policy on file.
2023-03-13 Violation 1124 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d)
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There was no emergency information for children being transported in the vehicle available for review.
2023-03-13 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. There was no written permission for seven preschool and school age children that are transported to with information that included when and where the children was to be transported.
2023-03-13 Violation 1128 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l)
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. There was no transportation attendance available for review.
2022-10-21 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-04-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-04-05 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee hired 12/28/20 had not completed Health and Safety training.
2022-04-05 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 (1) employee hired 3/8/22 did not have a medical report on file.
2021-11-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2021-11-09 Unannounced Inspection No

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