Three Star Center License
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Little Tots Academy
Fairmont, NC
· Robeson County
1016 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE,
Fairmont, NC 28340
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 535-9092
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
78000411
License Holder
BALDWIN, STELLA L
License Issued
Sep 2, 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 TOTS ACADEMY is a Three Star Center License in FAIRMONT NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/13/24. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. Breakfast substitutions were served prior to being recorded on the menu. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. Certification for four staff members had expired. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. Certification for four staff members had expired. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. One staff member did complete all the required topic areas. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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 evaluation and staff development plan was not on file for one staff member. One staff member had not been evaluated or reviewed their development plan at least annually. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Seven staff members had not been added to the system. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. Health information was not kept separate for one staff member. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Completed documentation was not on file for one staff member hired 3/20/23. | |||
| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 432 | GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) |
| The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. In space#2, approximately 4 infant books were located on the bookshelf. The children present ranged in age between 3years - 10 years old. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. In space #2, the housekeeping materials were visibly dirty. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, a hole in the wall is located under the window. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Documentation was not on file for the bus driver. The bus driver did not acquire a valid qualification letter prior to transporting children alone. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not receive orientation in each required topic area. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | 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. Children were transported without their photographs or emergency contact information on the vehicle. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1127 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Documentation was not on file for children transported on 3/5/25. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Information had not been updated for one child. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of at least an annual review was not on file for 5 staff members. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification was not available for four children. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | 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. Medical information for one staff member was not maintained separately from their individual personnel file. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2, a live roach was climbing up the wall behind the sink. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #4, (5) infants and (1) one-year-old were cared for by one teacher. This was corrected by adding another teacher. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-30 | 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#1, plastic bags were located in low cubbies. This was corrected by making all plastic bags inaccessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new employee received 3.5 hours during their first two weeks of hire. | |||
| 2024-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-262L |
| 2024-09-25 | 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. Substitutions for breakfast were served to the children before being recorded on the menu. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-232L |
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Five infants were left unattended when the director left space#4 to go to the other end of the building to answer the front door. This was corrected when the director went back to space#4. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-232L |
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #2, (1) three-year-old, (8) four- year- olds, and (4) school age children were resting on cots without a teacher being present in the room. This was corrected by adding a teacher to the room to care for the children. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection is dated 7/21/23. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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. Upon my arrival the menu posted was for August. This was corrected by printing and posting September's menu. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The round-about trike set on the playground has chipping and rusted paint. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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#1, plastic bags were located in the children's cubbies. This was corrected by removing the items from the bags, placing the items in the cubbies and discarding the bags. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee hired on 7/8/24, did not receive any orientation. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started employment on 7/8/24. This was corrected by printing off a copy and putting it in the staff member's file. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation was not on file for an employee that started caring for children on 7/8/24. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A live roach was observed crawling on a wall in the hallway. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 538 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space #4, one bottle was stored in the refrigerator uncovered. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #4, the refrigerator's temperature was 50 degrees. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground several pieces of equipment have chipping paint or rust. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member was required to complete 10 training hours. The staff member completed 8 training hours. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located on the bus used to transport children. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 2 children transported during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. The plan was not discussed with the parents of one child or posted in the center. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's evaluation had not been completed at least annually. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information for one child had not been updated at least annually. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-30 | 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. Substitutions were not posted prior to serving. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #3 and #4, the walls had peeling paint. In space #3, there were broken floor tiles. | |||
| 2023-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. In space #5, 12 children were cared for in the room. The room maximum capacity is 11. One child was sent to space #2. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. In space #5, twelve school age children were cared for by one person without a valid qualification letter. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Documentation was not on file for the individual caring for children in space #5. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1958 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. In space #5, documentation was not on file for one-person caring for 12 children. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A partnering agency reported live roaches throughout the center and classrooms specifically in the kitchen areas where food is kept such as refrigerator, boxes, cabinets and counter tops. No roaches were observed during today's visit. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b) | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. In space #5, two teachers cared for 17 children ranging in age from 2- 9 years old. The maximum room capacity is 11. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection is dated 6/23/22. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, an activity plan was not available for the infant in the room. In space #5, the activity plan was dated 4/10-4/14. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Documentation was not on file for today's substitutions. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for four staff members. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. In space #4, documentation was not on file for one infant. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #4, the policy was not posted. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Documentation was not on file for three staff members. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation was not on file for two staff members. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space#5, documentation was not on file. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Documentation was not on file for two staff members. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two staff members had not taken the training at least every 5 years. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One teacher cared for one infant, (3) one-year olds, and six school age children on the playground while one teacher accompanied two school age children inside the building to use the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The walls throughout the center have chipping paint. The floors throughout the center have broken or cracked tiles. | |||
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