Four Star Family CC Home License
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"Small Blessings"
Smithfield, NC
· Johnston County
HEARTH LANE,
Smithfield, NC 27577
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 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 Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
51000859
License Issued
Jul 20, 2024
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
"Small Blessings" is a Four Star Family CC Home License in SMITHFIELD NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service'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.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-14 | 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. Verification of current vaccinations was not available for the provider's two dogs. | |||
| 2026-05-14 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2026-05-14 | Violation | 1704 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Verification of receipt of the summary was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2026-05-14 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Verification of receipt of the plan was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2026-05-14 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the written statement was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2026-05-14 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-24 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. A health questionnaire was last completed by the provider on 2-4-25. | |||
| 2026-02-24 | Violation | 1306 | .1703(a)(4) |
| Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. An ITS-SIDS training was last completed by the provider on 7-13-22, therefore a new training was due on or before 7-13-25. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 704 | .1719(a)(3) |
| Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage. Matches were observed on top of a book shelf in the living room area of the home. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Drano drain cleaner was stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet in your kitchen. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A completed health assessment was not available for your preschool age daughter. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for the provider's son with a date of birth of 10-14-08. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 1846 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) |
| An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. The provider's son, who had his sixteenth birthday on 10-14-24, did not complete a criminal background check packet as required. | |||
| 2024-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-05 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. A new First Aid training was not completed prior to the 3-7-24 expiration date of the previous certification. | |||
| 2024-06-05 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. A new CPR training was not completed prior to the 3-7-24 expiration date of the previous certification. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Aerosol air freshener was stored on the back of the toilet in the bathroom the children use, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Immunization records were not available for two children. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification that the discipline policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1704 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Verification that the Summary was provided to a parent of every child enrolled was not available in one child's file. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Verification that the Written Plan of Care was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Verification that the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. | |||
| 2023-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-12 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A fire drill was last completed on 4-14-23. A drill was not conducted during the month of May, 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 538 | .1718(a )(7)(C ) |
| The written schedule did not reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities. A written schedule was not available. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. baby powder was stored on the changing table, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. An outdoor inspection was not completed during February, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Six outlets in the kitchen and dining area of the home were not covered or in use. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A fire drill was not conducted in February, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 1962 | 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) |
| Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. A current activity plan was not available. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. Eight children, 8 months to five years (preschool) of age, were present, including the provider's two preschool age children. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider's First Aid certification expired 2-5-22; a new course was not completed until 3-7-22 | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider's CPR certification expired 2-5-22; a new course was not completed until 3-7-22. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 542 | .1718(b)(1) |
| When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. All children were observed watching TV throughout the visit. Cartoons, such as Mickey Mouse, do not meet either of the domains in NC Foundations. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | 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. Two children, less than age one, were observed in play pens, watching TV, without an alternative activity. One child, less than one year of age, was observed in an small rocking chair, watching TV, without an alternative activity. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A variety of cleaning products, including bleach, laundry detergent, cleaning products and products in aerosol cans, were stored in the laundry room. The door to the laundry room was not locked. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 720 | .1711(a) |
| Adequate supervision was not provided for children who were awake. A four year old child was sent to the restroom alone to wash her hands after blowing her nose. Additionally, the provider left the children with her seventeen year old daughter so that she could change a child's diaper in another part of the home. The provider could not supervise the children from the location of the changing table. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 816 | .1725(a)(7)(B) |
| Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. Two children, who were observed eating lunch during the visit, did not have their hands washed before or after eating. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A health assessment was not available for the provider's eleven month old child. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) |
| Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete any on-going trainings since the last annual compliance visit. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 1306 | .1703(a)(4) |
| Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The provider last completed an ITS-SIDS training on 11-8-18 and did not complete a new class on or before 11-8-21, as required. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 1804 | .1724(b) |
| Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The provider's Safe Sleep Policy was not posted. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 1821 | .1724(a)(8)&(f) |
| 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 30 days. Verification of safe sleep checks was not available. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. The qualification letter issued 10-13-21 for the provider's seventeen year old daughter was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 1931 | .1719(a )(12) |
| Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. Emergency numbers were not posted in the home. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 1962 | 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) |
| Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. An activity plan was not available. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | 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. The TV was on throughout the duration of the visit. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 2035 | .1718(b)(3) |
| Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. A log for documenting screen time was not available for review. An activity plan was not available. | |||
| 2022-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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