Description: "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 helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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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. | |||
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