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Royalteez Drop And Go Childcare Llc
Clayton, NC
· Johnston County
480 NC 42 WEST,
Clayton, NC 27520
Quick Facts
Capacity
37 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
51000921
License Holder
ROYALTEEZ DROP AND GO CHILDCARE LLC
License Issued
Jun 7, 2025
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
ROYALTEEZ DROP AND GO CHILDCARE LLC is a Four Star Center License in CLAYTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-120A |
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-120A |
| 2026-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-23 | 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 in space 2 was not dated and could therefore not be considered current. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Milk was not served with lunch to two children in space 1. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The children in space 1 were observed watching Bubble Guppies and a cartoon on the Disney Network. The television was observed to be on throughout the duration of the visit, which exceeded the maximum of thirty minutes per day. These screen time activities were not listed on a log or included on the activity plan. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | 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. Food substitution for the the snack served on the morning of 4-23-26 was not documented on the menu. The children were served Nutra Grain bars with fruit filling rather than the Kix cereal and bananas indicated on the menu. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Screen time activities were observed in space 1; six two year old children were present in space 1 at the time. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch underneath the composite play structure was observed to be less than one inch at the bottom of the slide and less than two inches in the remaining fall zone area. One of the anchors for the play structure was exposed, creating a hazard if a child fell onto the anchor. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | 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. Liquid White Out was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 4, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1014 | 10A NCAC 09 .0714(b)(1-3) |
| At least one person who meets qualifications for administrator or lead teacher was not on site during operating hours except at the beginning or end of the operating day as described in rule .0714(b). None of the staff members on site during the administrator's absence met lead teacher qualifications. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member with a hire date of 7-1-21. A health questionnaire was last completed by this staff member on 1-3-25. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | 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. Emergency information was not updated at least annually for one staff member with a hire date of 7-1-21. This staff member last updated their emergency information on 1-3-25. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A current development plan was not on file for one staff member with a hire date of 7-1-21. This staff member last completed a development plan on 1-3-25. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance records were not completed for four children in space 2. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medial exam or health assessment that contained the required information was not on file in one of the children's records reviewed. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-120A |
| 2026-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-120A |
| 2026-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-28 | 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 by the teacher's desk in space 1 was not covered or in use. | |||
| 2026-01-28 | 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. Aquaphor Healing Ointment was stored on the teacher's desk in space 1, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two staff member's bags were stored under a desk in space 1. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-14 | Violation | 102 | G.S. 110-99(a1) |
| The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The current license, dated 6-7-25, was not posted. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | 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. Scrub Buddies Quick Erasers were stored on an open shelf in space 1, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | 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. Aveeno Eczema Overnight cream was stored in an unlocked box, stored on an open shelf in space 3, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The thermostat indicated that the temperature inside the facility was 67 degrees. The Safe Sleep Policy indicated that the temperature in the classroom for infants would be at least 68 degrees. A thermometer was not available in the classroom for infants to monitor the exact temperature in that space. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed prior to employment for one new staff member. Orientation was documented as beginning on 10-4-25 and a qualification letter was not issued until 10-15-25. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification of completion of orientation was not available for two new staff members. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Eleven children, ages two to four years of age, were left with one staff member in space 1. A one to nine enhanced ratio is required for two year old children. | |||
| 2025-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-120A |
| 2025-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-120A |
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On October 1, 2025, two staff members engaged in a verbal/physical altercation at the childcare facility. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-07 | 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 by the side door in space 1 was not covered or in use. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A staff member was observed lifting a one year old child by one arm. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator completed an ITS-SIDS training on 2-8-22; therefore, a new training was to be completed on or before 2-8-25. She completed a new ITS-SIDS training on 2-11-25. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | 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 was not on file for two staff members with hire dates of 3-14-23 and 4-24-23. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Eleven children, ages two to five, were present with one staff member in space 1. This exceeds the enhanced staff/child ratio of one to nine for two year old children. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | 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. Verification of completion of the training within the required timeframe was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 5-20-24. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 the eating area was not covered or in use. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | 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 last conducted on 10-18-24. Therefore, a new lockdown or shelter in place drill was due on or before 1-18-25. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-16 | 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. A fire inspection was last completed on 12-15-23; therefore, a new inspection was due on or before 12-15-24. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-06 | 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. Verification of completion of the required training hours was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 10-22-24. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-098A |
| 2024-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-134L |
| 2024-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-134L |
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On August 14, 2024, a child less than one year of age was left in the hallway, seated in a small infant seat, in the hallway between spaces 2 and 3. In addition, this same child was left unattended in the hallway during naptime on multiple occasions. Staff members reported leaving children unattended to warm up their lunch when a staff member was not available to cover their lunch break. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The date on the activity plan in space 1 was dated for 9-16-24 to 9-20-24. A new date of 9-24-24 to 9-27-24 was written over the top of the original date. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 491 | .0511(b)(1) |
| Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. A child less than one year of age who was visibly upset and crying was left alone in the hallway for an extended time; during this time, his needs were not met. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | 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. The posted menu was dated for 9-16-24 to 9-20-24. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A child less than one year of age, who was visibly upset, was left alone in the hallway during naptime for the other children. Based on information provided, this was done by the staff because "he would not stop crying." | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A staff member was observed picking up a one year old child by one arm. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 910 | .1803(a)(2) |
| Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff. A child less than one year of age was placed in the hallway, away from staff, as a form of discipline when he would not stop crying. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not completed for the children in space 2 since 9-18-24. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-05 | 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. Arrival time was not recorded for one child. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. A child less than one year of age was observed sleeping in a rocking seat. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not recorded for the day of the visit in space 3. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A bottle of Gatorade was observed on the teacher's desk in space 1. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-116L |
| 2024-08-01 | 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. The arrival time was not recorded for a child that arrived during the visit. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance records were not available for the day of the visit. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-116L |
| 2024-07-18 | 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. On 7-10-24 and 7-11-24, thirteen children were present in space 3. This space will only accommodate ten children at 25 sq. ft. per child. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff member in space 3 was observed stepping out of the classroom twice, leaving eight children unsupervised. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 511 | .0901(i) |
| Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. Cheese puffs were planned for afternoon snack on 7-18-24; the owner verified that cheese puffs are served to the children as a snack item. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 527 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| A variety of foods were not included in meals and snacks. Turkey and cheese sandwiches are served multiple days each week. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | 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 7-17-24, Vienna sausages were served instead of turkey; the substitution was not recorded on the menu posted in the lobby area of the facility. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | 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 3 and one outlet in the hallway outside of space 3 were not covered or in use. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance records were not completed in space 2 on 7-12-24. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On 7-8-24 to 7-12-24 and on 7-15-24 and 7-17-24, there were not enough staff members working to provide coverage for to meet enhanced staff/child ratio coverage. On 7-10-24 to 7-12-24, the children in spaces 2 and 3 were combined together in space 3; the total number of children present exceeded the enhanced staff/child ratio for two year old children. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-18 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator in space 1 indicated that the temperature was 50 degrees F. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The surfacing under the play structure measured 2 inches or less, not meeting the requirement of 6 inches of surfacing. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | 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. Bubble solution, which contained several warnings in addition to "Keep out of the reach of children" was stored on a desk in space 1. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | 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. A tube of over the counter diaper cream was stored in an unlocked cabinet the bathroom where diapers and pull ups for two year old children are changed. The shelf that the cream was on was 57" from the floor, not five feet as required to be considered out of the reach. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Iced coffee in a clear cup and a Bojangles cup were observed on the desk in space 1. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The "No Smoking" sign had fallen from the front door and was laying in the flower bed next to the front door. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1948 | 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i)(1-4) |
| Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19) The entire administrative action was not posted in an area visible to parents. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-09 | 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. Two outlets in space 1 and one outlet in space 3 were not covered or in use. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A file for the new staff member present in space 1 who began work on 8-21-23 was not make available for review. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. A file was not available for the newly enrolled infant that was present in space 1. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The children in space 3 were left unsupervised while the staff member answered the front door. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | 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. A bottle of non-aerosol body spray was stored on an open shelf in the men's restroom. A variety of hazardous products, including bleach, Fabuloso, Scrub Free, Lysol Disinfectant cleaner, Spic and Span and Cleaner with Bleach were stored in the lounge/storage area; the door to this area was not locked. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Sleep checks were not completed for the week of 7-10-23 to 7-14-23 and on 7-18-23 and 7-19-23 for a child with a birthday of 8-2-22. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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