Three Star Family CC Home License
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Mary's Lil Lambs
Durham, NC
· Durham County
HADRIAN DRIVE,
Durham, NC 27703
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 956-9000
Licensed Three Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
32001965
License Issued
Jul 17, 2017
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 - Children may only play outdoors in the front yard.
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About the Provider
MARY'S LIL LAMBS is a Three Star Family CC Home License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Family CC Home License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0826-092L |
| 2026-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-06 | 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 fire extinguisher was empty. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Violation | 543 | .1718(c) |
| Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. The tv was playing children's programming while an infant and toddler were present. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Violation | 810 | 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(10) |
| Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer. The refrigerator did not contain a thermometer. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Violation | 919 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. A newly enrolled student's file was missing a signed safe sleep policy and signed summary of law. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance was documented inconsistently. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-29 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Six preschool-aged children were present during the visit. | |||
| 2025-09-29 | 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. First aid certification expired on 5/10/25. | |||
| 2025-09-29 | 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. CPR certification expired on 5/10/25. | |||
| 2025-09-29 | 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. Cleaning supplies were stored in an unlocked bathroom cabinet that was accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 907 | .1719(b)(1) |
| Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. A pet dog's rabies vaccination expired on 1/8/25. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 915 | GS 110-91(12); 10 A NCAC 09 .1718(6)(a-c) |
| The written schedule did not show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and/or include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest. No written schedule was available for review. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 1920 | .1719(a)(17) |
| Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. Two pieces of equipment with broken/jagged plastic were in the outdoor play area and accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 1964 | 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) |
| Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. No activity plan was available for review. | |||
| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-12 | Violation | 1306 | .1703(a)(4) |
| Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The provider's ITS-SIDS certification expired on 6/21/24. | |||
| 2024-09-12 | Violation | 1821 | .1724(a)(8)&(f) |
| 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 30 days. A child that started on 9/3/24 did not have any sleep charts on file for review. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | 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. Paint, gain laundry pods, and baking powder was not stored in a locked storage. Paint was stored on the floor and gain laundry pods and baking powder was stored in reach of the children. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | 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 child enrolled on 3/5/24 did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child enrolled on 3/5/24 did not have immunization records on file. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance for each child was not accurately maintained daily. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1895 | .1721 (a ) (3)(D) |
| Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. A child enrolled on 3/5/24 did not have health care needs or concerns completed on the application. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1968 | .1718(b)(2) |
| Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child. The screen time log was not filled out correctly to determine the time limit for each child. The children were observed having screen time upon my arrival. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 904 | .1713 |
| Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. An updated Emergency Medical Care Plan was not on file and available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. A child enrolled on 11/8/23 did not have a written statement on file. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last outdoor play area inspection was conducted on 3/5/23. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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 child enrolled on 4/10/23 did not have a current health assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child enrolled on 4/10/23 did not have a current immunization record on file. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 918 | G.S. 110-90.2; .2703(a) |
| Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The assistant to the provider did not have a valid criminal qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. Three children enrolled written permission for travel form was not updated. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. A written plan of care was not on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1846 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) |
| An individual living in the household who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home, did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. The provider did not have an individual who has been living in the home 16 years of age obtain a valid criminal background letter. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on 3/5/23. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last monthly fire drill was conducted on 10/3/22. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 2035 | .1718(b)(3) |
| Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. Documentation of screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan was not available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 2047 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-01 | 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. The operator had potential accessible loose nails and bolts in the bathroom that the children use. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 907 | .1719(b)(1) |
| Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. The operators pet vaccinations expired on 3/4/2022. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. The operator did not have a verifiable discipline policy for one (1) child's record. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
| The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not complete the quarterly shelter in place drill. The last recorded drill was recorded on 12/4/2021. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 2032 | .1726(b)(1-6) |
| The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information. The operator did not have signed statements to verify for two (2) children records. | |||
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