Three Star Center License
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Little Sprouts Preschool
Roseboro, NC
· Sampson County
515 MICROWAVE TOWER RD,
Roseboro, NC 28382
Quick Facts
Capacity
22 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 531-3013
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
82000305
License Holder
J'S PLAY AND LEARN, LLC
License Issued
Jan 24, 2022
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 SPROUTS PRESCHOOL is a Three Star Center License in ROSEBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 22 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:
Two Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1, an activity plan dated February 9-13, 2026, was posted. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space 4, five (5) cribs and one (1) cot were not labeled with identifying information for the six (6) children present. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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. An aerosol can of Lysol was stored in the bathroom. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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. Prescribed medication for enrolled child, I.I., was not stored in a locked storage. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Written permission authorizing the caregiver to administer topical ointment for two (2) enrolled children was not on file. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1, an activity plan dated December 8-12, 2025, was posted. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 315 | .0713(a)(1) |
| When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. In Space 2, a caregiver was supervising two (2) one-year-old children and six (6) two-year-old children. Staff/child ratio for this age group is 1:6. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily records of arrival times for all eighteen (18) children present was not maintained as children arrived during the morning. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | 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. During today’s visit, two (2) three-year-old children were grouped with five (5) children between 12 and 24 months of age during outdoor play. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of July 21, 2025, did not complete certification in first aid within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of July 21, 2025, did not complete certification in CPR within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Changes to the menu for all food components were not documented prior to lunch being served. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. All staff members did not have a current annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan on file. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space 1 and 2, the daily attendance was not maintained. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | 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. A staff member with a hire date 1-18-23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member with a hire date of 1-18-23 did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Three (3) children were left unsupervised in the classroom while the caregiver went to greet the consultant. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A six-month-old infant and a two-year-old child were grouped together. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menus were dated for February 2025. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A group of four(4) two-year-old children were watching television. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | 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. In space 1, a can of Lysol, Clorox bleach cleaner, and Grease Lightening were stored in an unlocked closet. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 860 | .0604(q) |
| Balloons were accessible to children. Helium balloons located at the front of the facility were accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A two-year-old was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner when she began to cry after breaking a toy. A caregiver could be heard telling the child to hush up and stop crying, because it would not have broken if you did not have it in your mouth. Hush before you will be standing somewhere by yourself which is not keeping with the child’s developmental needs. | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A slide and bicycle located on the toddler’s playground were broken | |||
| 2024-10-02 | 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. Plastic bags with children clothing were stored in cubbies located in the space designated for two-year-old children. | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on June 5, 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The time of arrival was documented for three of the fourteen children present today. There were no times of arrival documented for Monday, April 11, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation had not been conducted with one staff member. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | 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 did not renew their First Aid certification before it expired on September 5, 2022. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | 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 did not renew their CPR certification before it expired on September 5, 2022. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff development plan was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The direct exit/fire exit in both Spaces #1 and #4 were locked. This is a violation of the North Carolina Fire Code. | |||
| 2022-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-13 | 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. Although one staff member completed First Aid Certification, she did not complete it within the first 90 days of employment. A second staff member has been hired more than 90 days and does not have First Aid certification. | |||
| 2022-04-13 | 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. Although one staff member completed CPR Certification, she did not complete it within the first 90 days of employment. A second staff member has been hired more than 90 days and does not have CPR certification. | |||
| 2022-04-13 | 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 verification statements that these policies had been received was not on file for four staff members. | |||
| 2022-04-13 | 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. Although one staff member completed this training, she did not complete it within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-04-13 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Although the staff member had completed the health and safety trainings, one staff member did not complete them within one year of employment. | |||
| 2022-04-13 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in Space #1 was not dated. | |||
| 2022-04-13 | 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. A signed statement verifying receipt of the safe sleep policy was not on file for one child's file reviewed today. | |||
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