Five Star Family CC Home License
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Ms. Brenda's Child Care Services
Gastonia, NC
· Gaston County
QUEENS COURT,
Gastonia, NC 28052
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
36000202
License Issued
Mar 24, 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 - No more than 2 infants under age one. Joel Pagan cannot be at the facility during operating hours.
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About the Provider
MS. BRENDA'S CHILD CARE SERVICES is a Five Star Family CC Home License in GASTONIA 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:
Five Star Family CC Home License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-20 | 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. One child, one year of age, was offered screentime and observed watching Daniel Tiger on the television from 1:45pm to 3:59pm. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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. In the outdoor learning environment was one corroded car battery stored on the ground and accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. In the living room was one electrical power strip with three electrical outlets not covered with a safety cover and accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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. One child, three years of age, was observed watching Daniel Tiger on the television from 1:45pm to 3:59pm, and a screen time cumulative log or activity plan was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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. There was no record of the provider completing eight of the ten required Health and Safety Trainings as part of on-going training. There was no receipt of completion of Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations; Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event; Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and child maltreatment; and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file and available for review. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 1847 | 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. One (1) current staff member was not entered into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) to notify the Division. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-10 | 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 vaccinations for Buddy (canine) expired on September 30, 2024. The vaccinations for Bailey (canine) expired on December 2, 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 2056 | 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1) |
| Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review. This is a repeat violation. | |||
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