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Our Gang Day Care, Inc.
Denver, NC
· Lincoln County
675 NORTH HWY 16,
Denver, NC 28037
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
55000200
License Holder
Precious Blessings Childcare LLC
License Issued
Aug 17, 2026
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
OUR GANG DAY CARE, INC. is a Four Star Center License in DENVER NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-24 | 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, two Gain Air Fresheners containing a hazardous liquid were observed on top on the grey plastic cabinet. In space #3, two Gain Air Fresheners containing a hazardous liquid were observed on top of the wooden shelves, fifty-one inches from the floor surface. Two Gain Air Fresheners containing a hazardous liquid were observed on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen. The product packaging contained the following information: Allergens & Warnings: CAUTION: EYE IRRITANT. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not put fingers into product vent. Wash hands after handling product. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. FIRST AID TREATMENT: Contains fragrance oils. If eye contact occurs, rinse with plenty of water for 20 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a physician. IF SWALLOWED, do not induce vomiting, call a physician or poison control center immediately., Contains fragrance allergens. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for preschool children, the caterpillar tunnel had two cracks approximately two inches long on the plastic "tail" end of the caterpillar, accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. In the fall zone areas on the sides and exit of the tall pink slide, only four to five inches of mulch was observed. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On the incident report for a child's injury that occurred on April 8, 2026, the time the parent was notified of the incident and by whom was not recorded on the incident report. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 523 | .0508(g)(3) |
| The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the activity plan for Monday, March 23, 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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. In space #4, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the wall beside the air conditioning unit. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 819 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g) |
| Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage. A matchbook containing several matches was observed in an unlocked drawer beside the oven in the kitchen. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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 spray bottle of ODO Ban cleaner, a bottle of Equate isopropyl alcohol antiseptic, a staff member's sunscreen, and a container of Member's Mark disinfectant wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf below a vertical distance of five feet from the floor accessible to children. The lock was hanging on the cabinet door; however, the lock was not securely closed. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report for a child's injury occurring on March 9, 2026, did not include first aid given and the time the parent was contacted. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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 #3, one plastic package of Millie Moon sensitive wipes with safety warnings was observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to a child two years of age. In space #3, one plastic toy bolt measuring approximately one inch in diameter was observed in the dramatic play activity area accessible to a child two years of age. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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. Three staff members, Courtney Lauffer, Nealy Woodring, and Kecia Dover, employed on February 16, 2026, were not added to the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster. | |||
| 2026-02-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #3, one child's feeding plan was not updated since 8/28/2023 to reflect changes to the child's eating habits, including table food. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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. In space #2, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children on the wall beside the handwashing sink. In space #4, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the power strip above the microwave. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. The medication authorization for a child's A&D ointment was not on file available for review. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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 #4, the classroom for infants, purple plastic bags with safety warnings were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table secured with an unapproved locking device. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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. One staff employed on 10/2/2023 did not have TB results on file for review. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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 employed on 1/21/2020 only received 9 hours of the required 10 hours of on-going training. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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. One staff employed on 6/12/2023 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the first 90 days of employment. The training certificate was not on file for review. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff employed on 10/3/2022 did not complete the required health and safety training within the first year of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | 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 employed on 7/8/2013 did not complete the required health and safety training within five years of the previous training completed on 7/10/2018. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-08 | 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. On January 2, 2024, the staff member appointed as Director restrained a three-year-old child using her leg to put the child's shoes on while the child was crying and screaming. This staff member then used her arm to restrain the child to put duct tape around the child's shoe, sock, and bottom portion of the pant leg on both feet and legs individually while the child was crying and screaming. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-16 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #3, one electric fan powered on and in use was observed on a shelf higher than five feet from the floor and a second electric fan that was not in use was observed on top of a cabinet above five feet from the floor and both electric fans were not mounted. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | 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 the staff bathroom connected to space #3, the adjoining door was open, and the bathroom was accessible to children. A bottle of VIP prep poop spray with multiple safety warnings was observed on a shelf in the bathroom and was not in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #3, one child's tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste expired on August 1, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | 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 most recent playground inspection completed and on file for review was dated January 29, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | 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. One staff employed on April 3, 2023 did not have a medical report completed until April 28, 2023. One staff employed on June 12, 2023 did not have a medical report completed until July 27, 2023. One staff employed on July 17, 2023 did not have a medical report completed until August 8, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | 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. One staff employed on April 3, 2023 did not have results that they were free of active TB until April 5, 2023. One staff employed on June 12, 2023 did not have results that they were free of active TB until June 15, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff employed on June 12, 2023, was not issued a DCDEE Criminal Background Check qualifying letter until June 16, 2023. The qualifying letter was on file for review during the visit. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | 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 employed on April 3, 2023 did not complete First Aid Training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | 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 employed on April 3, 2023 did not complete CPR Training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | 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 employed on June 12, 2023, only completed 5 hours of orientation in the required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | 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. One staff employed on July 17, 2023 did not sign an acknowledgement indicating receipt of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy until July 25, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | 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. One staff employed on April 3, 2023 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until August 2, 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-02 | 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. All four children's records reviewed did not include a date on the Summary of the NC Law signed statement from the parent. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #4, the medication permission form for one tube of Desitin diaper rash cream expired on 10/12/2022. The medication was observed in the classroom and had not been returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours. Staff discarded the medication during the visit. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Incident reports observed in three children's files that were reviewed during the visit did not include all the required information. The incident report dated 1/6/2023 for one child enrolled on 8/16/2021 did not include the time the parent was notified and by whom. For one child enrolled on 8/1/2022, the incident report dated 8/30/22 and 11/9/22 did not include the time the parent was notified and by whom; the incident report dated 10/14/2022 did not include the type of injury, the cause of injury, the location where the injury occurred, nor the time the parent was notified and by whom. For one child enrolled on 12/2/2019, the incident report dated 10/10/2022 did not include the time the parent was notified and by whom. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | 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. In Space #2, diaper wipe plastic packaging with safety warnings was observed in an unlocked shelf below the diaper changing table accessible to children. In Space #3, diaper wipe plastic packaging was observed on top of the diaper changing station accessible to children. Both packages of diaper wipes listed above were located less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic packaging was made inaccessible to children during the visit. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Records for one child enrolled on 8/8/2018 did not include a signed statement from the parent regarding receipt of the discipline policy. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for one child enrolled on 9/6/2022 did not include particular fears, unique behavior characteristics, or health care concerns the child may have. This child's application also did not include whether the child had a Medical Action Plan or not. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was conducted on July 20, 2022 and a shelter-in-place drill was not conducted until November 3, 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | 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. One staff employed on October 3, 2022 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until January 30, 2023. One staff employed on August 17, 2022 had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training as of February 2, 2023. One staff initially employed on May 17, 2016 and rehired on September 6, 2022 had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training as of February 2, 2023 and a training certificate was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Records for one child enrolled on 8/8/2018 did not include a signed statement from the parent regarding receipt of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-14 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on January 26, 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-14 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, two tubes of petroleum jelly for one child did not include permission from the parent to administer the medication. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff employed on October 5, 2020 did not complete all required health and safety trainings within the first year of employment. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The Summary of the Law was not posted in the facility. The Owner/Administrator posted the Summary of the Law poster in a location where parents could view during the visit. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A prescription or over the counter medication was administered without specific instructions and authorization from the child's parent or health care professional. In space #1, authorization for one (1) child’s Burt’s Bees Lip Balm was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | 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 (1) staff employed on April 18, 2016 only completed fourteen (14) hours of the required twenty (20) hours of on-going training within the required timeframe. One (1) staff employed on September 6, 2019 did not complete the required eight (8) hours of on-going training within the required timeframe. One (1) staff employed on January 21, 2020 only completed six and a half (6.5) hours of the required ten (10) hours of on-going training within the required timeframe. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1315 | .0802(c)(3) |
| Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. One (1) child enrolled on December 12, 2019 did not have emergency medical information listed on the Child’s Application regarding the child’s chronic illnesses and medication taken for those illnesses. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not completed nor recorded between June 2, 2021 and January 26, 2022. | |||
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