Four Star Family CC Home License
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Little Lambs Learn & Play
Elizabeth City, NC
· Pasquotank County
LAMBS GROVE ROAD,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
70000345
License Issued
Aug 11, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Outdoor play restricted to fenced area; Serves No more than 2 children <1 yr old; Trampoline made inaccessible.
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About the Provider
LITTLE LAMBS LEARN & PLAY is a Four Star Family CC Home License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-15 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There was a large fire ant hill on the playground near the gate. The shed, on the right, was not locked and contained weed killer and bug spray. There were steps at the trampoline making it accessible to the children. In the bathroom, used by the children, the cabinet under the sink was not locked and contained toothpaste and cosmetics. | |||
| 2025-08-15 | Violation | 720 | .1711(a) |
| Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. While the provider was preparing breakfast for the older children, a child, two (2) years of age, wandered back down the hallway without the provider’s knowledge. Two (2) school age children, who do not live in the home and are not related to the provider, were in care. The school age children stayed in the living room while the provider cared for the preschoolers in another room. The provider did not return to the living room to observe or work with the children but directed their behavior from the approved child care space. | |||
| 2025-08-15 | Violation | 1892 | .1721(a)(3) |
| Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. Two (2) school age children, who do not live in the home and are not related to the provider, were in care and did not have a file available for review. | |||
| 2025-08-15 | Violation | 2042 | .1730(i) |
| Swimming pool on the premises was not enclosed by a fence at least four feet high, or the fence was not locked, to prevent access by children. A four (4) foot deep pool was located on the premises outside of the fenced playground space but was not enclosed by a locked fence. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of children's liquid allergy medication was in unlocked storage in the bedroom near the bathroom the children use. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 2025 | .1703(i) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. The owner/operator did not complete a plan annually. Documentation on file stated that the last plan was completed on 1/23/25. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 905 | .1721 (e )(2) |
| Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. The last drill documented on the Emergency Drill Log was dated 9/19/24. Documentation of a drill completed in October 2024 was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1401 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1)&(2) |
| Prescribed medications were not stored in their original containers in which they are dispensed with the pharmacy label. An inhaler, for AB, did not have a pharmacy labeled box on site. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1940 | .1719(a)(6) |
| Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. In the bathroom, used by the children, there were 2 bottles of shampoo stored in the unlocked cabinet under the sink. There were also tubes of toothpaste which stated “keep out of reach of children” located less then 5 feet above the floor on the counter of the sink in the same bathroom. In the first bedroom, across from the bathroom, there was a travel size tube of toothpaste on the bed. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Documentation for an infant, enrolled on 9/2/24 was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 601 | 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) |
| Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu stated that on 5/28/24 rice Krispy treats were served for snack, on 5/29/24 oatmeal cookies were served for snack, and on 5/31/24 popcorn was served for snack. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not on file for one child enrolled on 5/3/24. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1940 | .1719(a)(6) |
| Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. The door of the bedroom across from the bathroom used by the children was not locked. On the bed, there were jars of lotion and an aerosol bottle of perfume. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1990 | .1706(i) |
| Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. The plan on file for AC, date of birth 5/11/23, was not signed by the parent/guardian. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. There was a AA battery located on the provider’s desk in the classroom. There were containers of make-up and Miracle Curle cream located in the cabinet under the sink in the bathroom used by the children. In the kitchen, the doors where cleaning supplies and aerosol cans were stored were locked with a chain and padlock, however, the unlocked cabinet next to these did not have a solid barrier between the cabinets making the cleaning supplies accessible. The provider’s purse was on the floor next to the desk and accessible to the children. A container of hand sanitizer was in the Ready to Go bag which was stored in the unlocked cabinet under the sink in the classroom. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 804 | .1725(a)(6)(D) |
| Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily. After diapering the infant, the provider placed the soiled diaper in the open plastic trash can used by the children to dispose of their paper towels after hand washing. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1876 | .1714(e ) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan on file did not contain the new license number, the new floor plan, the correct location of the pull box, correct location of the attendance sheets, or the new location for children to shelter in place. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. There were plastic bags located less than 5 feet above the floor in the bathroom sink cabinet, in the food pantry in the kitchen, in the Ready to Go bag, and the outdoor bag. There were 2 children 2 years of age or younger in care today. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 306 | 10A NCAC 09. 1707(4) |
| At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home. The arrow on the gauge of the fire extinguisher, located on the counter in the kitchen, was in the “empty” range. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR/First Aid certificate on file expired on 5/1/23. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR/First Aid certificate on file expired on 5/1/23. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There was a crack in the seat of the red tricycle creating a pinching hazard. The Air Conditioning Unit was not made inaccessible to children. The edges of the newly installed hand rails were not smooth and had sharp splinters. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 1406 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(b)(4) |
| Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). One child had a permission form, for an EPI pen, that was dated 9/16/22 to 9/20/23. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags were located in an unlocked cabinet in the hallway used by children on their way to the bathroom. There were also plastic trash bags accessible in the cabinet under the sink. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 2023 | .1703(d)(2) |
| Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Trainings were required to be completed by 6/2022. All trainings were completed except the Medication in Child Care and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 929 | G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) |
| Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. The posted activity plan was dated 8/31/22 to 9/4/22. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 1897 | .1721 (a )(4) |
| Application did not have an 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 medical action plan for one child, enrolled 9/1/22, was not available for review. The child's medical report stated that the child has a food allergy that requires an emergency medication. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 2025 | .1703(i) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. The professional development plan on file was dated 5/1/19. Documentation of a current plan was not available for review. | |||
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