Three Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Sandy Plains Child Care
Pembroke, NC
· Robeson County
2468 UNION CHAPEL ROAD,
Pembroke, NC 28372
Quick Facts
Capacity
115 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
78000355
License Holder
SANDY PLAINS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
License Issued
Aug 12, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Deanna Blackburn
2019-02-21 15:19:14
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Hands on and all eyes are always on there kids
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About the Provider
SANDY PLAINS CHILD CARE is a Three Star Center License in PEMBROKE NC, with a maximum capacity of 115 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-136L |
| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-10 | 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. Three staff did not complete their annual on-going training required number of hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | 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 1/21/2025 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicious of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment (10/8/24). The staff member has started three of required trainings for health and safety required topics. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection on file is dated June 4, 2024. The Administrator has requested an inspection from the Robeson County Environmental Health Department. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | 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. The facility does not have a completed roster in the ABCMS system. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. Space #3, one cot did not have individual linen while in use. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check to receive a qualification letter. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff did not have a current qualification letter on file or available for review. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-15 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection is dated 3/20/23. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In spaces 1,2,6,7, and 9, the children rested on cots that were placed less than 18" apart. The cots were moved during the visit to allow at least 18" between each resting child. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 402 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) |
| Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. The changing pads in space numbers 4 and 5, had worn down areas showing the inside cushion. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Space # 5 had peeling paint under the bulletin board and letters. In space #6, had peeling paint under the window. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | 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. Documentation was on file after hire for two staff members. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Emergency information was not updated at least annually for 5 children. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | 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. Three staff members completed the training more than 90 days after hire. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | 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 not taken any of the requires health and safety training within five years of the previous trainings. One staff member had not taken recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training within five years of the previous training. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | 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 a storage area between space numbers 3 and 4, four bottles were not dated in a refrigerator's side door. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Surfacing under both play structures measured less than 6 inches deep. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. In a storage area between space numbers 3 and 4, medication was placed in a refrigerator's side door. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-15 | 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 member's medical report was on file after employment. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | 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 members test was older than 12 months. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). One staff member's qualification letter expired on 3/8/22. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | 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. Valid certification was not on file for seven staff members. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | 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. Valid certification was not on file for six staff members. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | 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 member received two out of ten of her required hours. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not given to three children. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual documentation was not on file for eight staff members. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 2 staff members. | |||
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