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My Little Genius'
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
1000 E 4TH STREET,
Winston-salem, NC 27101
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 893-5105
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
34001323
License Holder
MY LITTLE GENIUS' LLC
License Issued
Aug 6, 2021
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
MY LITTLE GENIUS' is a Three Star Center License in WINSTON-SALEM NC, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-11 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have the medical exam on file within thirty days of enrollment. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-09 | Violation | 307 | .0713(a)(9) |
| Only one caregiver was required to meet staff/child ratio, but the name, address and telephone number of agreed emergency relief was not posted or a second adult was not on the premises for emergency relief. The emergency form listed two persons to be in charge during an emergency, however neither person was present during the visit. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | 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 was not dated in spaces 4 and 7. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no refrigerator thermometer in the refrigerator in space 2. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. There was a broken plastic piece from a slide with sharp edges within reach of children on the playground. There was a curtain rod and curtains laying on the floor within reach of children in space 2. There was a radio with a draping cord within reach of toddlers in space 2. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet in space 2 and three outlets in space 3 were not covered or made inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical form on file. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0325-424L |
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plans in spaces 7 and 3 were dated for December of 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-13 | 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. The menu stated that english muffins were served for breakfast to preschoolers, however cereal was served and no substitution was made on the menu. | |||
| 2024-12-13 | Violation | 607 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas. One bathroom did not have toilet paper in the dispenser. | |||
| 2024-12-13 | 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 person had not completed BSAC training or Health and Safety Trainings. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-160L |
| 2024-07-18 | 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. There are nine children present today in space 4, however only six children were signed in when they arrived. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. There is one four-year-old child present in space 3 who is not listed on the attendance sheet. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | 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. Two children did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two children did not have the Summary of the Law signed on file. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There were not enough toys for children to choose from in the book center in space 4. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two outlets in spaces 3 nd 4 were uncovered and within reach of children. There was one broken container in space 6. There was one unlocked cabinet that contained cleaner in space 3. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have a health record on file. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff has not completed Health and Safety trainings and has been employed for more than one year. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-07 | 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. One child was not signed in in space 1. Six children were not signed in in space 3. Six children were not signed in in space 4. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. There was not staff-child ratio form posted in space 4. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no schedule posted in space 1. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current lesson plan posted in space 1. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | 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. One staff member had taken all health and safety trainings except for emergency preparedness and administration of medication. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. A staff member allowed an infant to sleep in a rocker instead of a crib. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. One staff person posted this in the hallway during the visit. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 432 | GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) |
| The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. There were not three different toys available to children in each activity areas for preschool age children or not enough toys for three children. In space 4, there were no block toys, no book/language toys, no manipulative toys and no art toys at all. During the visit, Mr. Burton and Ms. Cook added toys and equipment to correct all of the above activity centers. In space 6, there was only one item to play with in the book/language area. During the visit, Ms. Cook added two more items to the area, correcting the violation. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space 1, one infant's feeding schedule stated that he was to be fed formula and oatmeal, however the child was eating table food and the form had not been changed. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. One staff person put the Safe Pick Up and Delivery Policy on the hallway wall during the visit, correcting this item. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were three tricycles that had broken seats and baskets on the playground. There was one flower pot that was broken and within reach of children on the playground. There was a styrofoam cup that had been torn into many small pieces on the playground. There was a sandbox with metal hinges in the seating area which were very hot to the touch in the playground area. There was a blue rug with a large rip in it in space 4. There was a broken container for toys in space 6. All of these items were removed from the center or disposed of during the visit. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. One staff person posted this in the hallway during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-03 | 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. I observed the cleaning closet in the hallway was unlocked. I observed hand sanitizer was stored less than 5 ft high in room 3. The door was locked and the sanitizer was moved to a shelf more than 5 feet high. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | 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. I did not observe documentation of visually checking on infants during 2/16- 3/1; 2/6-3/1 and 2/3-3/1. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | 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. I observed that five staff files contained FA certificates that were not verifiable through American Red Cross. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | 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. I observed that five staff files contained CPR certificates that were not verifiable through American Red Cross. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not completed for 2/27-3/3 in room 3. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. REPEATED VIOLATION. In room #7, I observed ten (10) children ages one year to two years of age cared for by one staff. In room #6, I observed ten (10) children ages two through three years of age cared for by one staff. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Ms. Cook stated that emergency and identifying information were not taken in the vehicle for each child transported by Dr. Burton this morning. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Ms. Cook stated three school age children missed the school bus this morning and Dr. Burton took the children to school in a personal vehicle. I did not observe valid parent authorization for the children to be transported by Dr. Burton. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival, I observed eighteen (18) children ages 0-1 year in space 1 with two teachers assigned. I observed fifteen (15) children ages 1-2 years in space 3 with one staff assigned. I observed twelve (12) children ages 3-4 years in space 5 with one teacher assigned. Between 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., I observed four (4) infants under one year were cared for by one staff in room 2. I observed six (6) toddlers age 1 year were cared for by two staff in room 1. I observed six (6) toddlers ages 1-2 years were cared for by one staff in room 3. I observed nine (9) children ages 3-4 years were cared for by one staff in room 5. Staff child ratios were observed in compliance. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I did not observe a current activity plan posted in space 3. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | 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. I observed one diaper cream stored under the changing table, unlocked and less than 5 feet high out of the reach of children. The diaper cream was placed on a high shelf out of the reach of the children during the visit. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | 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. A medical report was not observed in two staff files. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | 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. P Hauser did not observe a TB test/screening on file for one staff. The TB test was placed in the file during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. I did not observe receipt of the NC CCL in one child's file. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In the refrigerator in room 1, I observed bottles were not labeled with a date. The date was added during the visit. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the toddler playground I observed two infant swings were hanging from the canopy's pole. One swing was installed over concrete and mulch. The swing was removed during the visit. On the outdoor learning environment, I observed the following: a broken pedal on one trike; a broken pail (removed during the visit); a broken tube toy (removed during the visit); the chain link at the gate on the toddler playground was detached from the side of the pole. Indoors, I observed two outlets uncovered in room 2 (unused by children). The outlets were covered during the visit. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. In two staff files, I did not observe documentation of 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | 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. In two staff files, I did not observe completion of First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. In four children's files, I did not observe a medical record on file. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (f) Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. I observed a purse stored unlocked on a shelf inside a cabinet in space 7. The purse was moved to a higher shelf during the visit. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-19 | 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. On 3/18/22, breakfast was changed and not recorded on the menu prior to being served. | |||
| 2022-04-19 | Violation | 1877 | .1803(a)(10) |
| A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk. A staff member restrained a child who was less than two years old in a chair. | |||
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